Element Biosciences
ResearchAssociate,SystemsIntegration
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“Research Associate, Systems Integration at Element Biosciences. Skills: Systems Integration, Molecular Biology, Assay Development, Workflow Optimization. Execute molecular biology assays. Execute biochemical assays”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Technical issues; Troubleshoot assay failures; Troubleshoot reagent issues; Troubleshoot sample variability; Troubleshoot workflow inconsistencies; Troubleshoot instrument issues
Stationary position for periods, Operate standard laboratory equipment, Move laboratory supplies, Perform repetitive fine-motor tasks, Work safely with reagents, Work safely with biological samples, Work safely with chemicals
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's or Master's degree, 1-3+ years laboratory experience, Hands-on core molecular biology techniques, Experience with biological samples, Experience analyzing experimental data, Ability to recognize technical issues, Written and verbal communication skills, Ability to work independently, Ability to contribute effectively in a team
Nice to Have
Experience with fluorescence microscopy, Experience with immunofluorescence, Experience with in situ hybridization, Experience with PCR/qPCR, Experience with NGS library preparation, Experience with oligo handling, Experience with protein detection assays, Experience with tissue processing, Experience with assay development, Experience in biotechnology, Experience in life science tools, Experience in diagnostics, Experience in genomics, Experience in sequencing, Experience in imaging, Experience in product development
What You'll Do.
Execute molecular biology assays
Execute biochemical assays
Support product integration
Support workflow optimization
Support performance testing
Perform nucleic acid techniques
Perform protein techniques
Perform enzymatic reactions
Perform hybridization-based assays
Perform amplification workflows
Perform NGS-based readouts
Prepare biological samples
Process biological samples
Analyze biological samples
Test protocol variables
Test reagent concentrations
Test incubation times
Test temperature conditions
Test sample preparation steps
Generate experimental data
Evaluate assay performance
Operate laboratory equipment
Maintain laboratory equipment
Assist with troubleshooting assay failures
Assist with troubleshooting reagent issues
Assist with troubleshooting sample variability
Assist with troubleshooting workflow inconsistencies
Assist with troubleshooting instrument issues
Maintain experimental records
Maintain electronic lab notebook entries
Maintain analysis summaries
Maintain technical reports
Collaborate with scientists
Collaborate with engineers
Collaborate with manufacturing
Collaborate with quality
Collaborate with applications
Collaborate with product development
Support product readiness
Support protocol transfer
Support workflow reliability
Support verification activities
Support validation activities
Support design transfer activities
Execute structured test plans
Maintain organized laboratory
Maintain safe laboratory
Maintain compliant laboratory
Adhere to safety procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Scientists; Engineers; Manufacturing; Quality; Applications; Product development teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Document experiments; Present results
Full Job Description
At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility to accelerate our collective impact on humanity. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness. We are seeking an experienced Research Associate, Systems Integration who will play a pivotal role in supporting the development, optimization, and integration of molecular biology workflows for next-generation life science products. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is passionate about hands-on laboratory work, experimental rigor, troubleshooting, and helping translate innovative technologies into reliable product workflows. We are looking for candidates with a solid background in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or a related discipline. Experience with nucleic acid handling, enzymatic reactions, assay execution, sample preparation, and data documentation is a must. This role will report to Vice President, Systems Integration and will be an on-site San Diego-based role. If you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this role. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Execute molecular biology and biochemical assays to support product integration, workflow optimization, and performance testing Perform nucleic acid and protein-related laboratory techniques, including DNA/RNA handling, buffer preparation, reagent formulation, enzymatic reactions, hybridization-based assays, amplification workflows, and NGS-based readouts Prepare, process, and analyze biological samples such as cultured cells, fixed cells, tissue sections, or other relevant sample types Support assay optimization by testing protocol variables such as reagent concentrations, incubation times, temperature conditions
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