Research Associate

LumiraDx is a medical technology company developing, manufacturing and marketing smart connected diagnostics and diagnostic-led care solutions. Founded in 2014 by entrepreneurs with a successful track record in building and scaling medical diagnostics and health IT businesses, the company has major operations in the UK and the USA, and is supported by a global sales network. LumiraDx currently has over 1,700 employees worldwide.

We are looking for proactive, experienced, focused and enthusiastic individuals who can make a significant contribution to the continued growth and success of our dynamic and forward-looking company. 

Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated Research Associate to join our talented team based at our site in Solana Beach, San Diego. 

This role is permanent, fulltime and you will assist senior researchers in the fermentation and purification of proteins to be used in immunoassays.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Buffer preparation
• Protein purification
• Documentation of fermentation, expression, purification, etc.
• Cataloguing reagents and chemical inventory
• Ensure training related to all relevant Quality Management System training and procedures is up to date.

About You

We are looking for a highly self-motivated individual with exceptional attention to detail skills, along with the following experience: 

• BA/BS in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, or related discipline.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Familiarity with DNA and protein preferred.

At LumiraDx, diversity and inclusion are part of who we are. LumiraDx is committed to inclusion across race, colour, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation or identity. We celebrate uniqueness and believe diversity drives innovation. LumiraDx seeks to deliver high quality, affordable medical diagnostics and healthcare services accessible to everyone around the world, and we wish to reflect a global multi-cultural approach across our business.

Please note, if you wish to submit an application for this role, please consider the following information

This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates. If you are an internal candidate, please notify your line manager before you submit your application. If you’re successful, you may be subject to all or some of the LumiraDx standard pre-employment checks.

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