Life Sciences Research Assistant

Highly motivated and innovative research associate with molecular biology experience to support molecular testing at Genetix IQ.

Responsibilities:

• Works independently or within group to design and perform experiments to properly execute management initiatives
• Troubleshoots experimental results
• Properly documents laboratory test and results
• Plays a key role in department goals and project deadlines being met
• Ensures that all company, industry, state, federal safety standards are being followed
• Develops experimental plans to properly improve or achieve desired results
• Interacts with senior laboratory personnel to review progress and resent results
• Ensures laboratory is clean and equipment is being properly maintained
• Develop, optimize and perform assays for qPCR, PCR, ELISA.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in life science area or equivalent experience
• At least 1 year post-degree molecular biology laboratory experience
• Experience with DNA & RNA extraction, PCR and qPCR will be appreciated
• Solid communication, organizational, and time-managements skills
• Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and ability to manage large amount of technical data and documentation
• Proficiency with standard computer software

Contract Length:

• Varies

Full Time Opportunity:

• Yes

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Research Experience: 1 year (Required)
• Research in molecular biology field: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20036: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person