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Myriad Genetics is a trailblazing genetic testing company that has helped millions of patients make critical healthcare decisions. We are the leader of hereditary cancer screening and prenatal screening, innovating every day to empower women and their families to benefit from advanced molecular technologies.

We are looking for a Research Associate to join our interdisciplinary RandD team that includes scientists in Salt Lake City and South San Francisco (this posting is for a role in Utah). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with a range of current molecular biology techniques, with particular focus on NGS. We are seeking a collegial teammate who is curious and rigorous, an individual who shares our enthusiasm for improving people's lives by building the products that power precision medicine.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and/or support research experiments under the supervision of a Sr. Manager Scientist.
• Conduct lab experiments/research to support and/or advance products, services and technology from initial feasibility through final protocol optimization, application testing and stability studies
• Method development and preparing SOPs as needed
• Procure chemicals, materials and reagents
• Handle and prepare chemicals and biochemical reagents to perform experiments and develop methods and procedures
• Dispose of chemical/biological waste properly; maintain records as appropriate
• Maintain an organized, detailed and accurate record of all experimental data
• Data analysis using tools such as Excel, Prism, R, etc
• Document results and provide project status reports
• Review literature and apply advanced knowledge

Qualifications

• BA/BS or MS in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry, or a related discipline and1+ years of full-time experience working in a laboratory utilizing molecular biology techniques
• Previous experience working with minimal supervision is a plus
• Fluency with NGS technology and the broad range of associated molecular protocols, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, and NGS library preparations
• Track record of achievement on challenging projects in industry and/or academia

• Able to accurately document your work and effectively communicate progress in written and verbal form

• Previous experience working with laboratory automation is a plus (Tecan, Hamilton, Bravo, Biomek, etc)

• You are quantitative-minded and know your way around a computer. Experience with coding (R, Python, etc) and comfort with a command-line interface is a plus
• A sense of humility; impeccable integrity; palpable inner drive; the competence to be self-sufficient but the strong desire to be part of a supportive team

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

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