What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at Biodesix, Inc.?
ABOUT US:
Biodesix is a leading diagnostic solutions company, driven to improve clinical care and outcomes for patients. Biodesix Diagnostic Tests support clinical decisions to expedite personalized care and improve outcomes for patients with lung disease. Biodesix Development Services enable the world’s leading biopharmaceutical, life sciences, and research institutions with scientific, technological, and operational capabilities that fuel the development of diagnostic tests, tools, and therapeutics.
Our Mission: Transform patient care and improve outcomes through personalized diagnostics that are timely, accessible, and address immediate clinical needs.
Our Vision: A world where patient diseases are conquered with the guidance of personalized diagnostics.
For more information, please visit www.biodesix.com.
THE ROLE:
This full-time position will have primary responsibilities to plan and execute projects in the Applied Research and Technology and Product Development teams. Projects will include transfer of product concepts from the internal research teams or external technology partners with a strong focus on mass spectrometry and proteomic analysis. Candidates with prior experience with mass spectrometry methods are highly desired for this role. The research associate may expand their contributions to our cellular, PCR, and NGS testing modalities over time. Additional responsibilities include in the development of concepts to transfer and launch implementation in collaboration with our Product Development and Laboratory Operations team.
The ideal candidate is team oriented, technically sound, driven to execute, and very attentive to project goals. This candidate will also be attentive to the project aims, able to read and comprehend peer-reviewed published literature, collaborate with colleagues internally and externally on focused projects and document plans and results within notebooks and in formal documents within the QMS. Advancement is dependent on the ability to work with decreasing levels of supervision as well as recognized delivery in compliance with the Product Development Policy and Process.
Responsibilities include assisting with applied research and development including ongoing daily management and performance of established laboratory test processes, as well as ensuring on-going compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations which govern the operation of the laboratories. This position will be required to gain and maintain competence in the Laboratory Operations testing procedures, routinely execute at the bench including processing of human blood, tissue and cell samples in a high complexity testing Laboratory.
In summary, the candidate will have a strong scientific and technical background in mass spectrometry, including trouble-shooting experiences, be competent with the peer-reviewed literature, conducting independent data analyses, be compliant with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) including with documentation, competent in developing plans and reports in our Quality Management System and deliver technical presentations on projects.
Ongoing training will be provided to supplement key skills required to perform the functions of this position as applicable.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Develop and optimize procedures for human specimen sample preparation from tissue, cells, whole blood, plasma and serum for diagnostic assays
- Plan and execute early feasibility, verification and validation within the Development and Operations teams
- Plan and execute multiple studies according to SOP and in collaboration with relevant cross-functional teams
- Serve as a technical resource within the laboratories as required
- Perform experimental setup, including assisting with data analysis using appropriate statistics software package(s)
- Analyze data and prepare technical plans and reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analysis and ensure experiments are well documented
- Maintain competence in relevant on-market tests with availability as testing personnel in Laboratory Operations as required
- Contributes to peer reviewed publications, patent preparation and review, presentations at Nationals and International meetings
- Monitors work to ensure quality
- Maintains CE compliance
- May perform other duties as required or assigned
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- B.S. in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Biochemistry, or closely related field
- Requires at least sixty credits of Science and Math
- 2 Years of relevant experience as a Research Associate, required
- Proficient in laboratory handling of human specimens, including whole blood, tissue and cells
- Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Office software and common statistical analysis tools. Basic programming skills are a plus
- Team player that is willing to share, assist and mentor team members of variable technical competencies to ensure the success of diverse projects
- Demonstrated ability to comply with required established testing procedures, laboratory safety procedures, HIPAA, analytic, interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills
- Ability to generate content aimed at peer-reviewed publications, patents and posters
- Technical level will be benchmarked based on laboratory experience and technical competency
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
- Annual Compensation starting at $65,000
- Discretionary Bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Insurance: Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Financial benefits: 401(k), Flex Spending Account
- 120 hours of annual vacation
- 72 hours of paid sick time off
- 11 paid holidays 3 floating holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee recognition program
Individual base compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related aspects.
Biodesix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.