Research Associate

$62,430 - $111,000/Yr

Bruker - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Jose, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, as well as in industrial applications. Today, worldwide more than 8500 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations. Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics research, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, functional structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics. Acuity, a subsidiary of Bruker, is focused on opening a new frontier in spatial 3D genomics and multiomic analyses. We are committed to the development of a novel technology platform allowing progress in genome-wide visualization of spatially resolved 3D chromosome and chromatin architecture in individual cells and cell populations in situ. The Company brings together the premier spatial omics approach, jebFISHTM (building on OligoFISSEQ technology), with leading-edge imaging, data acquisition and analysis capability. The pioneering in situ technology enables examination of some of the most important questions in genomics and gene expression at the single cell and sub-cellular level. We aim to find the best talent in the field to join and contribute to this extraordinary, exciting endeavor, and to become a critical member of this groundbreaking opportunity. We are searching for a qualified Research Associate who will report to and work under the general supervision of a senior level scientist. The ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail and be able to critically analyze data and communicate results to the team and must bring a can-do attitude and sense of purpose and urgency to the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist with incoming material QC tests and release materials for RND use.
• Assist in the transfer of methods, procedures, work instructions, specifications and BOMs.
• Assist with establishing performance metrics of raw materials.
• Provide R D with materials that have passed developed QC tests for R D development.
• Maintain revision control of critical documents such as QC methods, test reports, BOMS, SOPs and Batch Records and provide these materials to manufacturing team when appropriate.
• Provide hands-on lab support to the team to reach department goals.
• Prepare reports and presentations to be shared with the team.
• Develop procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Help generate controlled documents including specifications, batch records, SOPs and BOMs.

Requirements

• B.S. in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or a related field and 2+ years of hands-on molecular biology experience in an industrial setting.
• Basic knowledge around key areas including nucleic acid purification and characterization, NGS, oligo-dye conjugation.
• Basic knowledge in standard molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid amplification and purification (RNA/DNA), qPCR, gel electrophoresis, FiSH and DNA sequencing or similar molecular biology techniques.
• Must be able to pipet with accuracy and precision.
• Must be able to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail. Good communication (oral and written) and collaboration skills.
• Basic experience with troubleshooting and optimization of molecular biology assays including reagent formulation.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• A willingness to learn new techniques and methods.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE) and various laboratory instruments such as Thermal Cyclers, gel-based equipment, Nanodrop, Plate readers, and Qubit.

Benefits

• life insurance
• paid time off
• sick time
• 401(k)