Job Description

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE I

As a Development Associate I 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.
• 1+ 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).