Sr. Research Associate

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The Position

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

GenMark, a member of the Roche Group, is dedicated to providing world-class solutions for multiplex testing, with enhanced features that contribute to Roche’s commitment to helping diagnose infectious diseases and reduce antibiotic resistance. As the world’s #1 diagnostics provider, the Roche Group offers an unrivaled experience in developing and commercializing predictive tests that enable personalized treatment strategies for patients.

As a member of our R&D Assay Technology Development team, the Sr. Research Associate will execute and analyze scientific experiments toward the development and the integration of enhancements to the existing and future consumables and assay and/or the development of new molecular diagnostic assays on Roche Cobas® ePlex platform. In addition, the Sr. Research Associate will partner closely with internal scientists, engineers, and external partners to execute protocols for microfluidic consumable and assay development; will work cross-functionally to implement product, process, and tool improvements to ensure fact-based scientific, engineering, and analytical best practices and principles are utilized.

This individual will be responsible for executing and analyzing new molecular biology technologies for highly multiplexed molecular IVD products in development. You possess strong technical knowledge and practical experience in executing state-of-the-art molecular biology experiments (e.g. nucleic acid extraction chemistry from multiple sample types, nucleic acid amplification technologies (NAAT), isothermal amplification, gene editing, CRISPR, Fanzor, protein engineering, etc.). You will plan, execute, and analyze cutting edge technologies that will lead to the development and integration of new molecular diagnostic assays and manufacturing process improvements and create the next generation of syndromic molecular diagnostics.

• You will be responsible for day to day running of experiments and data analysis in the laboratory independently or in collaboration with others.

• You will conduct analytical and bioanalytical tasks, including PCR amplification of target sequences, DNA quantification by qPCR or other methods, analysis by gel electrophoresis.

• You will plan, design, and execute experiments independently or under minimal supervision.

• You will prepare biochemical reagents, buffers, and solutions as needed, using appropriate procedural and documentation methods, including industry standard good laboratory practices and good documentation practices; you may be responsible for analyzing samples in a BSL 2 lab.

• You have the ability to analyze moderately sized data sets across multiple experiments and look for trends.

• You will be responsible for maintaining stockroom supplies, inventory, and lab cleaning duties.

• You will identify and solve problems in experiments or protocol designs; you will suggest improvements.

• You will prepare documents meeting company standards, including data summaries, reports, SOPs, lab notebooks, and procedures; you are able to present basic data in graphical or tabular forms; you have the ability to analyze a small scale (single experiment) data without assistance.

• You will read literature directly associated with assigned projects and related areas; presenting work at meetings (as required), and discuss new strategies and methods to address immediate and upcoming technical issues.

• You will interact with other internal departments, as necessary, to plan and expedite project objectives.

• You will perform other duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are:

(Required)

• You have a B.S. in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry (or a related field) with 5+ years molecular biology or biochemistry laboratory experience post graduation. Degree; or a M.S. degree in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry (or a related field) with 3+ years molecular biology or biochemistry laboratory experience post graduation.

• You have experience as a research associate with PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and molecular biology in an industrial setting.

• You have experience working within a regulated 510(k) or PMA product development environment – FDA, GMP, ISO, etc. preferred.

• You have demonstrated working knowledge of scientific principles; You have experience with experimental design, setup, data collection and analysis.

• You have molecular biology experience, including DNA quantification.

• You have firsthand experience with biological sample handling, nucleic acid purification, molecular biology methods and techniques including PCR

• You have demonstrated experience working within a team, the ability to communicate regularly about status of tasks; You have demonstrated written and verbal communication skills; preparation of documents, including data summaries, reports and procedures

• You have strong time management and organizational skills in a dynamic, constantly changing environment

• You have a demonstrated level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Data Analysis Software

Preferred:

• You have analytical experience with research data, synthesizing complex and diverse information

• You have demonstrated experience working with Design Control principals

• You have extensive experience with nucleic acid extraction technologies

• You have experience working with pathogenic bacteria or viruses

• You are great at problem solving; identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, suggests alternate ways to improve processes

• You have effective analytical problem solving and decision-making skills; You are able to complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner

• You have strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization
   

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The essential functions of the job are usually performed in an environmentally controlled facility where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  This position may involve a combination of office and biotechnology laboratory environments.   The employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, blood borne pathogens and automated equipment. While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.  The employee may sometimes be required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

This position is based on-site in Carlsbad, CA and Torrey Pines, CA. This position primarily sits in Torrey Pines, CA. Travel between sites may be required. (This is not a hybrid position.)

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.
 

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Torrey Pines, CA is $82,700 - $107,500. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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Who we are

GenMark is now a proud member of the Roche Group, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare.  As a global leader in healthcare, Roche Diagnostics offers a broad portfolio of products, tools and services that help in the prevention, diagnosis and management of diseases like HPV, HIV, hepatitis and diabetes as well as other medical conditions, such as fertility and blood coagulation. With the addition of GenMark to the Roche Group, syndromic infectious disease diagnostics is now added to the long list of disease states and conditions that the Roche Group addresses.  GenMark’s ePlex true sample-to-answer system offers unique solutions to address the most significant challenges facing clinical laboratories, while supporting hospital systems to deliver patient-centered, value-based care. ePlex streamlines the diagnostic workflow from physician order entry to the final test report and is the true sample-to-answer solution designed to improve patient care, reduce costs, and increase lab efficiency. GenMark is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.

GenMark is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Who we are

GenMark is now a proud member of the Roche Group, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare.  As a global leader in healthcare, Roche Diagnostics offers a broad portfolio of products, tools and services that help in the prevention, diagnosis and management of diseases like HPV, HIV, hepatitis and diabetes as well as other medical conditions, such as fertility and blood coagulation. With the addition of GenMark to the Roche Group, syndromic infectious disease diagnostics is now added to the long list of disease states and conditions that the Roche Group addresses.  GenMark’s ePlex true sample-to-answer system offers unique solutions to address the most significant challenges facing clinical laboratories, while supporting hospital systems to deliver patient-centered, value-based care. ePlex streamlines the diagnostic workflow from physician order entry to the final test report and is the true sample-to-answer solution designed to improve patient care, reduce costs, and increase lab efficiency. GenMark is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.

GenMark is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.