Scientist III (Molecular Biology)

• Will work in a fast-paced environment and contribute as a team member to meet pre-defined goals
• Will be actively participating as a member of product development teams to develop molecular diagnostic testing for infectious diseases
• Will conduct experiments in molecular biology laboratories (including a BSL2 lab) routinely
• Will apply technical knowledge to develop kits/reagents/instruments for nucleic acid purification from various sample types, including blood, urine, tissue, tissues containing microorganisms
• Perform sample extraction on automated instruments and downstream testing using molecular biology technology based assays
• Develop a hypothesis and then design the necessary set of experiments to test the hypothesis with limited guidance
• Maintain accurate and detailed lab notebooks and appropriate documentation based on the scientific method enabling other scientists to reproduce their experiments
• Analyze the data derived and explain the outcome of their experiments
• Prepare regular reports documenting experiments and present research data to a broader team

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