Takara Bio USA, Inc. · 22 hours ago
Research Associate II (PCR Reagent and Kit Development)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
2+ years expTakara Bio USA, Inc. empowers life science discovery by promoting innovations that improve health and the environment. The Research Associate II will assist research staff in designing, executing, and analyzing experiments aimed at developing new tools and reagents for life science, primarily working in the laboratory under minimal supervision.
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Responsibilities
Works primarily in the laboratory to conduct experiments under supervision of other senior research associates or scientists
Executes routine experiments by selecting and performing appropriate techniques following general guidance or protocol. Performs more complex tasks with appropriate guidance from supervisor
Conduct experiments through product development launch cycle from feasibility test through transfer to manufacturing
Utilizes literature reviews, protocols, SOPs and prior laboratory experience to assist with experimental design, assay development, and workflow optimization
Accurately records procedures, materials used and results obtained, enabling others to understand and reproduce results
Prepares technical reports, summarizing experiments done including an analysis of results obtained, and contributes to development of follow-on experiments
Assists in the preparation and reviewing of technical documents including work instructions and user manuals
Shares responsibility for general laboratory maintenance and housekeeping, including organization and purchasing of laboratory reagents and maintaining laboratory stocks
May provide technical training to other laboratory personnel
Qualification
Required
BA, BS or MS degree in relevant scientific discipline
Minimum of 2 – 5 years related experience
Demonstrated ability to perform a range of general laboratory procedures independently
Accurate note-taking ability
Adaptable to shifting demands and timelines
Strong hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, qPCR, library prep, nucleic acid handling)
Preferred
Familiarity with command line interface (CLI) preferred
Company
Takara Bio USA, Inc.
Takara Bio USA, Inc.
201-500 employees
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President & CEO
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CSO / Head of Research and Development
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