Research Associate II
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Our Mission is to Map the Universe of Biology.
As the pioneer in the field of spatial biology, NanoString enables scientists across the globe to envision molecular interactions in three dimensions with three different systems, the nCounter® Analysis System, the GeoMx® Digital Spatial Profiler (DSP) and the CosMx™ Spatial Molecular Imager (SMI) platform. As a result, scientists can see the multiomic expression of genes and proteins in the natural context of tissue structure. The secret sauce to the company’s success is our people, who are committed to excellence and dedicated to catalyzing the next biological revolution. Collectively, we live our corporate values of ambition, grit, ingenuity, authenticity, and customers every day.
The Research Associate II is a hands-on, experimental science position with a focus on basic research in technologies combined with supporting current product development efforts.
Requirements
B.S. in biochemistry, molecular or cellular biology or a related discipline 2-4 years of hands-on experimental experience Experience with oligonucleotide detection methodologies, chemistry, and conjugation desired. Experience with fluorescence detection, dyes and chemistry a plus. Experience with analytical and preparative SEC-HPLC highly preferred. Experience with RNA and DNA sample preparation, genomics and a wide variety of nucleic acid protocols Experience with liquid handling robotics and high-throughput assay development.
Essential Functions
Design, carry out and interpret experiments with limited supervisionOrganize and communicate results to supervisor and senior management verbally and/or in writingPerform 80-90% bench work on specified projectsWork cooperatively in a product-oriented team environmentDeliver results under tight timelinesPresent data to product development teams and management representativesWrite protocols, experimental summary reports, quality documents and other scientific literature associated with projectsAnalyze data sets using spreadsheets and/or other data analysis packagesMaintain and manipulate DNA, fluorophores and complex reagents associated with your researchAssist in assay and reagent development for multiple product linesCarry out pilot production, scale up and stability tests for complex reagents
Target Base Salary Range
$53,000-$76,000
Base salary is an integral part of NanoString’s total compensation package. Base salary considers an individual’s skills, experience, and competitive market value. The base salary range represent what NanoString pays for a job within a salary grade based on external market data in comparison to similar positions from other companies in our industry. Employees generally enter a salary grade at the lower-to-mid-point in the range.
Other compensation elements include a discretionary annual bonus, incentive compensation for sales roles comprehensive benefit plans and paid time off, including designated holidays.
NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. NanoString does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that it does not have a signed agreement with.
Accommodations
If you require assistance or accommodation when applying for open positions please contact recruiting@nanostring.com
Base salary is an integral part of NanoString’s total compensation package. Base salary considers an individual’s skills, experience, and competitive market value. The base salary range represent what NanoString pays for a job within a salary grade based on external market data in comparison to similar positions from other companies in our industry. Employees generally enter a salary grade at the lower-to-mid-point in the range.
Other compensation elements include a discretionary annual bonus, incentive compensation for sales roles, comprehensive benefit plans and paid time off, including designated holidays.
NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. NanoString does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that it does not have a signed agreement with.
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: NanoString has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that applies to ALL U.S. employees (regardless of work location), onsite contractors and visitors except as prohibited by applicable law. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination within 31 days of their hiring date or have applied for an exemption for which an accommodation can be made. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final (or only) dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Exemptions will be considered for medical conditions/disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, observations, or practices. For any visitor coming onsite to one of NanoString’s facilities, we must verify that the visitor is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to site entry and visitors must don a face mask at all times when onsite in a NanoString facility.
Accommodations
If you require assistance or accommodation when applying for open positions please contact recruiting@nanostring.com.
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