Location: Scottsdale, AZ (Located at East Bell Road and the 101)
Compensation: $85,000 - $125,000 Annually (Dependent on Experience)
Employment Type: Full Time with Benefits (Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, and 401k)
Schedule: On-site Monday through Friday. 8-hour day shift. No nights, no weekends, and no major holidays!
About the position: We are seeking a motivated, creative, and experienced Research Scientist to join a highly collaborative team that focuses on precision, personalized patient care using cutting-edge molecular technologies. The candidate will work on processing and analyzing patient samples using darkfield microscopy and other imaging platforms. The candidate will also have molecular biology and microbiology expertise including nucleic acid extraction and working with infectious disease samples.
Role requirements:
PhD degree in biology, microbiology, life sciences, or related field with 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience
Proven in-depth expertise using darkfield microscopy to visualize cells, tumors, as well as living organisms such as bacteria and viruses
Adept at proper handling of human biological samples including infectious disease samples, preparing tissue and liquid biopsy samples for microscopic examination, slide preparation, and staining techniques
Solid experience with other microscopy and slide preparation techniques such as brightfield, fluorescence, and confocal microscopy
Proficient in molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid extraction from tissue or liquid biopsy samples, purification, quantification, analysis, and PCR
Highly skilled in standard molecular and cellular biology techniques
Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and platforms
Expertise in image analysis and interpretation of test results
Process and analyze patient samples
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment
Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Knowledgeable about good laboratory practices and biosafety protocols
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, validate, and execute workflows for imaging patient samples using darkfield microscopy and other imaging platforms
Process patient samples for isolation of cancer cells and downstream processing
Prepare blood and tissue biopsy samples for imaging analysis
Perform nucleic acid extraction, purification, and other required molecular biology protocols
Help with data collection, analysis of results, record keeping, and integration into the LIMS platform
Maintain meticulous lab records, ensuring all protocols adhere to quality control standards
Collect, prepare, and manage SOPs as well as results
Manage the use of necessary reagents and supplies
Contribute to scientific publications as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
This position will work with managers and supervisors to enhance workflow operations, analyze data, and integration of results
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