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PGDX by Labcorp is seeking a Research Associate to join our team in Baltimore, MD!

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1st shift

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking an extraordinary, highly motivated individual to join our Research and Development team, with a focus on development and evaluation of emerging technologies for tissue and cell-free DNA liquid biopsy approaches. The successful candidate will assess and optimize laboratory-based diagnostic analyses for research and clinical use following guidelines of regulatory agencies for academic, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory based assays for development applications following GDP and PDP
• Keep detailed and accurate records of all laboratory work performed
• Perform quality control and general maintenance on laboratory equipment
• May assist with managing and maintaining consumable and reagent inventory
• Provide general input to the development of plans, programs, processes, priorities, and operational goals
• Support the identification of risks
• Support the verification and validation of product requirements
• Support planning and executing development studies
• Follow established procedures and contribute to team objectives
• Help establish procedures for maintaining standards and consistency in operations
• Help author detailed, accurate, and accessible procedural protocols and records
• Promote quality and procedural improvement process
• Help keep facility neat, clean, and orderly at all times
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related life science.
• 1 or more years of lab experience in industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 or more years of NGS experience
• 2 or more years of CLIA/CAP experience

Additional Job Standards:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Pay Range:

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.For more detailed information, please .

About Personal Genome Diagnostics

Empowering the Fight Against Cancer by Unlocking Actionable Information from the Genome. We are committed to developing a portfolio of regulated tissue-based and liquid biopsy genomic products for laboratories worldwide.

PGDx is located in Baltimore MD and offers competitive salaries, vacation/holiday pay, medical benefits and a stimulating work environment.

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Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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