Associate Scientist
Posted on: 6 Mar 2021
Sunnyvale, CA
Job Description
Job Title: Associate Scientist
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Understanding of sample preparation microfluidics on the GeneXpert platform.
* Understanding of real time PCR and RT-PCR applications on the GeneXpert platform.
* Perform analytical studies to verify GeneXpert assay performance based on the ability to meet design input requirements.
* Handle clinical samples and perform microbiology work of BSL-1 and BSL-2 organisms.
* Analyze data using statistical tools such as Microsoft Excel or MiniTab.
* Maintain detailed experimental records.
* Demonstrated ability to apply analytical problem-solving skills to reagent and system integration issues to identify critical performance factors.
* Demonstrated ability to apply analytical problem-solving skills to processes to identify critical performance factors.
* Participate and present data at internal technical meetings and prepare weekly progress reports, act as a resource for junior scientific colleagues.
* Manage time efficiently while promoting and sustaining a safe work environment.
* Highly organized with the ability to adapt and thrive in an atmosphere of shifting demands and priorities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education or Experience (in years):
* Bachelors degree in field with 2+ years of related work experience OR
* Masters degree in field with 0-2 years of related work experience
Qualifications:
* Experience with real-time PCR or RT-PCR.
* Experience performing nucleic acid extraction/purification.
* Knowledge in handling clinical specimens and be able to work in a BSL-2 environment.
* Knowledge of biological and chemical safety.
* Ability to work in a clean room environment.
* Excellent documentation and communications skills.
* Proficiency with standard Microsoft computer programs.
* Experience with design of experiments (DOE) methods desirable.
* Ability to ask questions and check for clarity and understanding. Solves straightforward problems.
* Knowledge of principles of quality control and quality assurance.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Medical device and/or in vitro Diagnostic product launch experience is highly preferred.
* Experience working with microorganisms involved in infectious diseases.
* Familiarity with product development/design control.
Physical requirements/abilities:
* Ability to work in a research laboratory environment which includes periods of bench-work and working in a bio-safety cabinet
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.
Danaher
Washington, DC
Danaher Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets professional, medical, industrial, and commercial products and services worldwide. The company’s Life Sciences segment provides mass spectrometers; cellular analysis, lab automation, and centrifugation instruments; microscopes; and genomics consumables. This segment also offers filtration, separation, and purification technologies to the biopharmaceutical, food and beverage, medical, aerospace, microelectronics, and general industrial sectors. Its Diagnostics segment provides chemistry, immunoassay, microbiology, and automation systems, as well as hematology and molecular diagnostics products. This segment offers analytical instruments, reagents, consumables, software, and services for hospitals, physicians’ offices, reference laboratories, and other critical care settings.
The company’s Dental segment provides consumables, equipment, and services to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease and ailments of the teeth, gums, and supporting bone. This segment offers implant systems, dental prosthetics, and associated treatment planning software; orthodontic bracket systems and lab products; endodontic systems and related consumables; restorative materials and instruments; infection prevention products; digital imaging systems and software; air and electric powered handpieces, and consumables; and treatment units.
Its Environmental & Applied Solutions segment offers instrumentation, services, and disinfection systems to analyze, treat, and manage water in residential, commercial, industrial, and natural resource applications. This segment also provides analytical instruments, software, services, and consumables for consumer, pharmaceutical, and industrial products. The company was formerly known as Diversified Mortgage Investors, Inc. and changed its name to Danaher Corporation in 1984. Danaher Corporation was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Washington, the District of Columbia.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees71, 000
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