Job Description
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE II
As a Development Associate II at Invivoscribe you are responsible for generating and documenting laboratory data with direct supervision. Your performance will contribute to a quality data generation in a regulated environment following good laboratory practices. More specifically:
- Support development projects that can include generating analytical data for an FDA submission.
- Use laboratory techniques such as PCR, gel and capillary electrophoresis, aseptic technique for mammalian cell culture, magnetic beads purification, DNA quantification and NGS.
- Execute and document experiments that support the development of diagnostic reagents and assays. Experimental design will include all of the appropriate controls.
- Maintain a laboratory notebook that records all aspects of experimental design and results. When applicable, maintain electronic copies of experiments, procedures, instructions, data and analysis in appropriate locations.
- Independently operate laboratory equipment such as DNA isolation workstations, thermocyclers, spectro-photometers, fluorometers, centrifuges, cell counters and DNA-sequencer.
- Perform data analysis using available software such as Microsoft Excel, internal LymphoTrack software, JMP and GeneMapper.
- Ensure that laboratory reagents are properly stocked and that laboratory bench is clean and clutter-free.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Requires the knowledge and skills normally acquired through the successful completion of a BS Degree in a technical or schientific discipline.
- 2+ years of post-degree experience creating and conducting basic scientific experiments in a molecular biology or equivalent laboratory or equivalent combination of education and experience. Background in immunology a plus.
- Experience in a medical device, in vitro diagnostic, GLP, cGMP (QSR) or ISO environment a plus.
- Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).