The company needs a Research Associate to bridge the gap between biology and software, providing critical insights into the performance and functionality of their instrument.
Requirements
- Experience working in a laboratory environment and hands-on experience with cell culture techniques and assays
- Experience with software testing, instrumentation, or quality control
- Experience with Jira and Confluence
- Experience with GitHub
- Ability to write test scripts in Python to test software or analyze results
Responsibilities
- Conduct laboratory experiments in molecular and cell biology to validate software functionality
- Work closely with the software team to define test cases and identify performance metrics
- Troubleshoot and document software and hardware issues encountered during experiments
- Analyze data generated by experiments, providing feedback to the software team for further development
- Maintain detailed records of experimental protocols, results, and any anomalies encountered
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, and quality assurance specialists
- Follow laboratory safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment
Other
- Bachelor's Degree in cell biology, molecular biology, or a related field
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow experimental protocols precisely
- Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and effectively to stakeholders
- Ability to comply with personal protective equipment requirements
- Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
- Travel requirements: Not mentioned
- Clearance requirements: Not mentioned
- Visa requirements: Not mentioned
- Soft skills: Ability to work in a team, communicate effectively
