Research Associate I, Assay

LightDeck Diagnostics believes in a new approach to diagnostic testing where fast, accurate, simple, low-cost diagnostic tests will be run wherever and whenever they are needed, without compromise. Our proprietary LightDeck® platform combines an advanced laser waveguide with novel materials and patented manufacturing techniques to deliver lab-quality results anywhere, in minutes. The LightDeck platform is currently commercialized for food and water testing as well as veterinary diagnostics with future options to expand to human clinical diagnostics.
At LightDeck, we strive to recruit, hire, develop, and promote motivated, committed, and talented individuals. All employees are expected to support our mission as well as our commitment to build a culture driven by collaboration, delivering on promises, experimentation and data, welcoming challenges, and celebrating innovation.
Essential Job Functions:
The Research Associate I (RA) will be assigned to one or more research projects aimed at the further development of the Company’s product assays on our proprietary platform. The projects range from initial research to pre-product development and can involve substantial interdisciplinary activity and collaboration. The goal will be to bring a project from concept to full scale test and deployment. The Research Associate will participate in experiment planning, execution, and data analysis in a biologic laboratory.

• Ensures compliance with established business policies and regulatory requirements
• Willingness to troubleshooting.
• Functional knowledge of chemistry and biology principles applicable to a diagnostic industry.
• Performs initial data analysis, records, and communicates findings.
• Performs process development, assay development, product testing and optimization of diagnostic tests.
• Handle biohazardous materials in accordance with Company and FDA regulations.
• Performs lab work and assays/experiments utilizing lab equipment in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods and techniques.
• Handle and utilize lab equipment as required and must be comfortable working in a lab.

Requirements
Education and Experience Requirements:
RA I: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or similar field; prior experience with standard laboratory equipment, conducting experiments and following protocols.

• Experience working in Biosafety level 2 laboratory preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written/presentation).
• Well-organized and a collaborative, team player, able to demonstrate ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Data analysis software/programming language preferred (e.g., Graphpad Prism, R, Python).
• Excellent analytical and documentation skills.
• Experienced with MS Office
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-pasted environment, working on multiple projects with constantly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Working Conditions:
Work will be performed in both an office and a laboratory environment. Office setting will involve sitting and standing, bending, kneeling, transferring across the body from side to side, lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, utilizing phone and computer equipment. LightDeck laboratories handle biohazards and potentially infectious, human-derived samples such as blood products. Laboratory personnel will be trained to work in Biosafety Level 2 laboratory settings and are required to follow all safety protocols and PPE requirements. Lab process equipment may include analyzing and testing tools and the usage of chemicals and reagents. Lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds.
SALARY: $50,000 – 70,000 full-time non-exempt (hourly position)
LightDeck Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce and is an Affirmative Action Workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. LightDeck is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States and must apply through our Careers’ Site (unless the candidate requires assistance due to a disability as indicated above). No phone calls, please.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, 401k and more!