Research Associate I-Onsite, Aliso Viejo

Compensation: $67,000-$72,000 per year. You are eligible to a Short-Term Incentive Plan with the target at 5% of your annual earnings, terms and conditions apply.

Research Associate I- Onsite, Aliso Viejo, CA

This job provides a great opportunity to work with cutting-edge DNA and RNA sequencing techniques. Research Associate I is responsible for assisting senior R&D staff to design, perform, and analyze diagnostic assays spanning a wide range of technologies. Focus on human genetics and translational research.

Essential Functions

• Aid in the design and development of clinical diagnostic assays for use in a CLIA/CAP regulated setting.

• Participate in drafting Standard Operating Procedures for new assays.

• Perform research experiments, such as primer design and preparation, PCR, electrophoresis, gel imaging and analysis, Sanger Sequencing, Next-Gen sequencing library preparation, and sequencing analysis.

• Perform general research and development laboratory maintenance tasks.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in a life sciences field: Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field or equivalent experience

• Strong understanding of molecular biology and genetics.

• Expertise with Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel.

• 2+ years laboratory research experience in an academic or industrial setting.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate and work effectively and positively with all levels of the organization.

Preferred

• Previous laboratory experience with molecular biology (PCR, NGS).

About Us:

Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster.

At Ambry, everyone is welcome. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community.

At Ambry you will be learning, challenging yourself, and having fun while collaborating with teammates through the open exchange of ideas. Our outstanding benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with a 4% employer match, FSA, paid sick leave and generous paid time off (PTO) program. You can learn more about the benefits here. Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we maintain a drug-free work environment.

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