Research Associate

Position Summary: Research Associate (Molecular)

Responsible for processing patient samples for RNA and DNA extraction and perform downstream assays to include qPCR.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Follows SOPs for scientific purposes with guidance
• Uses professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve routine to moderately difficult problems by performing scientific functions in collaboration with others
• Isolation and cryopreservation of intact RNA, miRNA and DNA from clinical patient samples of all tissue and types
• Quantification and QC evaluation of nucleic acid samples including Agilent Tapestation, spectrophotometric assays (Nanodrop), Ribogreen and Picogreen assays
• Plans and conducts DNA and RNA purification projects at various scales and from different material types with supervision
• Performs QC analyses (RNA/DNA integrity analysis, Real-Time PCR) to ensure that results meet specifications with supervision
• Works on problems of routine to moderate scope in which the analysis of situation or data requires review of identifiable factors
• Exercises judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action.