Research Associate I - Salt Lake City

Myriad Genetics

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Job Category: Research & DevelopmentJob Description: Location:Onsite - Salt Lake City, Utah Responsibility * Participation in the development of assays for the detection of genetic predisposition to disease, and molecular assays for personalized medicine.
  • Development of sophisticated clinical molecular genetic tests and their implementation on highly automated processing platforms. These development activities require extensive documentation and the development of standard operating procedures for transitioning tests to a production environment.
  • Conduct investigative work on unusual results observed in our clinical testing environment.
  • 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 * Bachelor of Science or Masters of Science with relevant work experience.
  • Minimum of one to two years of full-time experience working in a laboratory utilizing molecular biology techniques or equivalent experience or education.
  • Experience in molecular biology techniques, computer skills and laboratory automation.
  • Excellent technical and communication skills are required.
  • Experience with nucleic acid isolation, PCR, DNA extraction, DNA sequencing, and RNA expression assays would be highly desirable.
  • Previous experience working with laboratory automation preferred (Tecan, Bravo, Biomek, Hamilton, epMotion, etc.).
  • Familiarity with Illumina NGS technology and the broad range of associated molecular protocols, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, and NGS library preparations.
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.About Us:Myriad Genetics is a leading genetic testing and precision medicine company dedicated to advancing health and wellbeing for all. Myriad discovers and offers genetic tests that help assess the risk of developing disease or disease progression and guide treatment decisions across medical specialties where genetic insights can significantly improve patient care and lower healthcare costs. For more than 30 years, our scientific expertise has brought actionable genetic insights to millions of people. Today, we continue to innovate across hereditary cancer risk, reproductive health, oncology, urology and mental health. For more information on how Myriad is making a difference, visit .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 inclusion and belonging 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.Myriad Genetics is an inclusive work environment and welcomes all applicants. If you need assistance submitting your application due to a disability, you can request an accommodation by contacting .Please answer all questions completely. Please do not provide any information not specifically requested on this Employment Application form.Myriad Genetics will never request payment, solicit personal financial information, or conduct interviews via informal channels (e.g., personal email, text messages). All opportunity-related communication with Myriad Genetics will come from our employees, whose e-mail addresses end with "@myriad.com."

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