Research Associate II

Overview

Myriad Women's Health is a pioneering genetic testing and precision-medicine company, recently honored as one of Fast Company's top 10 most innovative biotech companies in 2022 .

Each year, our genetic tests empower nearly 1 million women and their families to make critical and timely healthcare decisions, whether they're thinking about starting a family or evaluating risk for cancer.

The heart of our high-throughput genetic laboratory is an automated sequencing platform that integrates cutting edge chemistry with robotics, databases, distributed bioinformatics pipelines, and data-visualization platforms (see a video of the lab in action here ).

The R&D team is working on cutting edge research to improve and expand the actionable information in our existing products and to launch new ones.

We are looking for a talented research associate who's excited to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment with other scientists and mechanical engineers. Join us at Myriad!

Find out more at www.myriadwomenshealth.com.

Responsibility

• Under moderate supervision, perform standard to moderately complex experiments at the bench, designed to build and test novel genomic technologies and cell-biology assays.
• Assists and participates in the execution and initial interpretation of basic to somewhat complex projects or experiments on existing products in the laboratory or with data pertaining to research within own work area (domain of expertise).
• Participates and assists with building prototypes of new genomic assays that can be refined and launched into a high-volume clinical laboratory.
• Deepen and broaden skills by working closely with talented experimental scientists, software engineers, automation engineers, and data scientists.

Applies professional concepts to complete assignments of moderate complexity.

• Communicate results within the assay-development group.
• Work on well-defined projects with clearly defined tasks, procedures and objectives.

Qualifications

• BA / BS in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or a related discipline
• Minimum of two years of full-time experience working in a laboratory utilizing molecular biology techniques or equivalent experience or education.
• Familiarity with Illumina NGS technology and the broad range of associated molecular protocols, including DNA / RNA extraction, PCR / qPCR, and NGS library preparations.
• Experience with cell biology projects and techniques preferred.
• Able to accurately document your work and effectively communicate progress in written and verbal form.
• Previous experience working with laboratory automation preferred (Tecan, Bravo, Biomek, etc.).
• Measurable contributions to innovative projects in industry and / or academia.
• A sense of integrity, inner drive, and the competence to be self-sufficient with a strong desire to be part of a supportive team.

Physical Requirements

Lifting Requirements - light work or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical Requirements - stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending / descending, communicating, observing, pushing or pulling, and reaching.

Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success.

We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.