Research and Development Associate jobs in Tucson, AZ

Position Overview

Accelerate Diagnostics is seeking a motivated Research Associate who would like to gain hands-on experience in a microbiology lab, developing antimicrobial susceptibility test (AST) assays. The successful candidate will be passionate, well-organized, detail-oriented, and work independently as well as in a team environment. The candidate will spend approximately 70% of their time on basic microbiology techniques and the remaining 30% on assisting technical staff with routine lab and office work including equipment maintenance and cleaning, data entry and data management.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Comply with lab safety
• Assist in study execution and experimentation for assay research and development
• Execute experiments on instruments (e.g., Accelerate Diagnostics systems, commercial blood culture systems, MALDI systems or other susceptibility systems) after proper training and guidance
• Execute conventional bacterial culture-based test methods using molecular, biochemical or microbiology approach after trainings and guidance
• With detailed direction from Team Lead or scientists, prep and execute bacterial isolation using various methods, sample contriving and seeding, and routine antimicrobial reference testing
• Prepare buffers, growth media, other reagents, and antibiotic stocks as required for experimentation. 
• Assists in all aspects of lab workflow, record keeping, quality control testing
• Maintain a clean working environment 
• Receives direction from Team Lead/scientists for daily activities and assignments
• Work with Scientists and other Research Associates to execute experiments, troubleshoot and develop solutions when problems occur, conduct analyses and record data

Qualifications & Skills

Formal Education / Relevant Experience:

• BS 1 year relevant experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Safety consciousness
• Ability to take a proactive approach to routine tasks
• Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to ask clarifying questions
• Must be detail-oriented, good at keeping record keeping and well-organized
• Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
• Passionate about learning and desire to make a meaningful impact
• Interest in growing as part of a team
• Ability to work creatively in a fast-paced, start-up company environment
• Computer skills including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Microbiology methods, preferred
• Contributing to multiple projects at once
• Exceptional aseptic techniques and attention to details. Capable of executing steps in a procedure, in the right order, within a reasonable amount of time

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