What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist position at MIRVIE INC?
Job Description
When you’re part of the team at Mirvie, you’ll do important work, like helping women to make pregnancy safe by delivering pivotal insights using precise, actionable, and non-invasive tests. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. We are currently located in South San Francisco.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Working within the small group on the assay feasibility, development, data analysis for diagnostic tests based on liquid biopsy. Preferred techniques include nucleic acids extraction, PCR, and sequencing.
The candidate will plan and execute laboratory research, demonstrate appropriate technical proficiency, scientific creativity and collaboration with cross-functional departments. In addition to technical qualifications, the ideal candidate will be highly goal-oriented and organized and be able to thrive in an atmosphere of shifting demands and priorities. The candidate should possess excellent oral and written communication skills. The ability to work in a cross-functional team-based environment and with outside collaborators is a requirement.
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ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Duties will include, but not limited to, running experiments on various qPCR, NGS, and sample preparation platforms, designing assays and experiments, collecting, analyzing, and presenting results.
This individual will be working closely with molecular biologists and system engineers and is desired to have background knowledge of the related fields.
Independently design and perform experiments to screen variables and optimize workflows
Write detailed SOPs, analyze data, and generate reports
Troubleshoot workflow failures
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience (in years):
Bachelor’s degree in field with 5 years of related work experience OR
Master’s degree in field with 3 years of related work experience OR
Doctoral degree in field with 0-2 years of related work experience.
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Knowledge and skills:
Experience working with RNA, DNA, extraction from blood
Real time PCR, NGS and product development experience.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Doctorate (Required)
Experience:
- Molecular Biology: 5 years (Required)
- Laboratory Experience: 5 years (Required)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No