Research Associate at QIAGEN in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Job Description:

Overview

At the heart of QIAGEN's business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees - more than 5000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people's lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

Research associate/scientist positions are available immediately at the Qiagen. As a member of the assay development team you will be involved with all aspects of assay development, including assay design, reagent preparation, nucleic acid isolation and amplification, clinical sample testing, and assay verification. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with assay development; real-time PCR, nucleic acid purification; GLP and GMP concepts and the production of FDA approved IVD products. In addition to experience, an ability to think 'outside of the box' and create novel solutions to challenging problems and at the same time adhering to established lab protocols strictly is very much desired. Although, the successful candidate must work well in team settings, s/he must be able to work independently to assure the completion of project timelines.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and validate novel nucleic acid preparation/purification strategies for implementation on the NeuMoDx proprietary platform.
- Implement and validate real-time PCR (and other amplification assays) for in-vitro diagnostic applications.
- Assist in the implementation of all bench-scale assays onto the NEUMODX systems as well as the transfer of developed assays from R&D to manufacturing.
- Participate in design and review meetings and critically evaluate design and/or implementation plans.

Position Requirements

- S or higher degree in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or Biotechnology.
- 2-5 years of relevant work experience - ideally in the in-vitro diagnostic industry. Familiarity with GLP and GMP concepts.
- Hands-on experience with current nucleic acid isolation and purification strategies.
- Familiarity with design, development and validation of real-time PCR assays.
- Experience with handling pathogenic bacteria and clinical samples.
- Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills and the ability to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced multidisciplinary setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and report generation a must.

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person's appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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