Research Associate I, Research

Biological Dynamics, Inc. is a healthcare company committed to improving global health outcomes by detecting diseases at their earliest stages. The company's proprietary platform simplifies access to native-state biomarkers and nanoparticles, enabling differentiated multiomics applications. The company is applying its platform technology along with machine learning to detect cancers in blood. For more information, please visit www.biologicaldynamics.com and follow us at @BiodynSD on Twitter.

Our talented staff thrives in an open working environment where curiosity, insights and vision are part of the equation. With an inclusive, family-friendly culture and comprehensive benefits package, we offer a terrific opportunity to discover, learn and grow. If you are ready to be inspired, challenged, and want to join a dynamic team where you can contribute to the next exciting breakthrough, we are the company for you.

Job Summary

The R&D team at Biological Dynamics creates and improves the underlying technology for our cutting edge liquid biopsy platform. We are using this platform to detect oncological, infectious and neurological malignancies. Our platform is a vertically integrated system comprised of semiconductor microchips, a polymer film that mediates the interactions between the chip and biological material, and a proprietary instrument that permits the segregation of bioparticles of interest from liquid biological media.

As a Research Associate within the R&D group, you will be responsible for supporting scientists and engineers who are modifying our internal and external processes. This job will require flexibility and great attention to detail. Tasks will include the running detailed chemistry, biological assay, and metrology experiments to advance our understanding of physical phenomena and productization of our technology.

Essential Job Duties

• Extracts nucleic acids and proteins from biological material.
• Processes, digests, and organizes experimental data.
• Works cooperatively in a team-environment.
• Adeptly builds relationships through cross-departmental interaction.
• Engages in brainstorming for experimental design and root cause analysis.
• Performs biomolecular assays on both nucleic acids, proteins, and other particles.
• Participates in standard lab assignments: sample prep, reagent prep, aliquoting, and instrument maintenance.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills

• B.S. degree in a science or engineering discipline, preferably in bioengineering.
• Industrial experience in a regulated environment (FDA/CLIA preferred) with FDA guidelines related to medical device or development preferred.
• 1-2 years industry laboratory experience and/or hands-on engineering experience is highly desired.
• Demonstration of strong, independent problem-solving capability.
• Experience solving open-ended problems with no known answer a priority.
• Hands-on familiarity with standard molecular biology methods.
• Basic understanding of cancer biology and/or immunology is a plus.
• Displays time management skills and a proactive attitude in experimental execution and knowledge-seeking.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Successfully plans, organizes, and prioritizes with ability to be flexible in response to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Competent in Microsoft programs (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), knowledge of JMP SAS, Prism, and SQL is a plus