Associate Research Scientist II - MCED

Overview

Help us change lives At Exact Sciences, we’re helping change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you’re working to help others.

• Conduct bench level experiments within a specific product or technology area and identify problems and discrepancies.
• With some guidance, plan and analyze results of bench level experiments within a specific product or technology area.
• Operate scientific instrumentation related to performance of duties and notify appropriate personnel of any problems.
• Apply methods or technologies and provide ideas for new techniques when appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of technological industry developments that could assist in completion of an assignment or aid in the development of new processes or procedures.
• Provide technical input and participate in decisions affecting project planning and experimental design.
• Prepare and provide information and generate data for scientific abstracts, conferences, project meetings, and publications.
• Follow research plans and experimental outlines to write experimental protocols and perform laboratory experiments.
• Maintain lab notebooks in a complete and consistent manner, following all legal, ISO, and QSR requirements, and keeping clear and complete records.
• Prepare reports and documentation providing the analysis or summarization of experimental results and outcomes to supervisor, technical teams, or project teams.
• Present experimental results, scientific ideas and findings at project or departmental meetings; provide clear project summaries in written and verbal formats to supervisor and team members.
• Work on problems of diverse scope and evaluate data with identifiable factors; collaborate within a project team to meet objectives and timelines.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement to interpret results, analyze data, and present findings professionally.
• Train and mentor junior level research associates as needed.
• Organize, present, and convey moderate problems or issues; communicate clearly with supervisor and group members.
• Demonstrate excellent presentation skills and ability to collaborate effectively within the team.
• Show strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities.
• Uphold the company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork; support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day and to use laboratory equipment for extended periods; travel between Exact Sciences locations as required (up to 5% of working time, may include overnight/weekend travel).

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemical/Physical/Biological Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in molecular biology and/or biochemical techniques.
• Basic understanding of GMP, ISO, and Quality Systems.
• Demonstrated ability to apply statistical and mathematical methods in biology/genetics/genomics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

• NGS assay development experience
• Experience with Liquid Biopsy or plasma cfDNA
• Experience with molecular diagnostic product development
• Experience with LDT or IVD test validation

Salary Range: $85,000 - $140,000

The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - CA - San Diego on a full-time basis. In addition, this position is bonus eligible.

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