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Exact Sciences · 1 day ago

Associate Research Scientist I

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$72K/yr - $108K/yr

2+ years exp

Exact Sciences is dedicated to changing how the world prevents, detects, and guides treatment for cancer. The Associate Research Scientist I will be responsible for executing bench experiments and analyzing data to assist in the development of diagnostic assay products.

BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct bench level experiments within a specific product or technology area

Generate data; accurately record and analyze results of bench level experiments within a specific product or technology area

Operate scientific instrumentation related to performance of duties and notifies appropriate personnel of any problems

Effectively utilize and apply established methods or technologies

Maintain lab notebook in a complete and consistent manner, following all legal, ISO, and QSR requirements, as well as keeping clear and complete

Prepare reports and documentation providing the experimental methods and results

Communicate experimental results to supervisor or other scientists

Possess potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought

Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

Work with project team members on assignments to meet department and project objectives

Ability to complete assignments in expected time frames

Ability to work in a BSL-2 environment following Biosafety guidelines

Ability to communicate project status to project leader

Ability to collaborate and work effectively within team and department

Strong attention to detail

Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork

Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures

Regular and reliable attendance

Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed

Ability to lift to 20 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day

Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 50% of a typical working day

Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height

Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements

Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment including microscopes, microtomes, blades, strainers, pipettes for extended periods of time

May perform repetitious actions using lab tools

Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range

May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation

Ability and means to travel between Exact Sciences locations

Ability to travel 5% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel

Qualification

DNA extractionPCR/qPCR/ddPCRDNA library constructionMicrosoft OfficeNext Generation SequencingScientific creativityIndependent thoughtAttention to detailCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemical/Physical/Biological Science, or related field

Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full time or part-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time

Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation