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Carlsbad, California, United States

Carlsbad, California, United States

• Execution of laboratory work in support of molecular diagnostic product development• Supporting assay design of High Definition PCR (HDPCR), multiplexed real-time and digital PCR (ddPCR) products• Development of PCR-based multiplex assays using Multiplex-ligation dependent probe amplification (MLPA)• Work with teammates to plan and execute Statement of Work test plans• Documentation of work in accordance with ChromaCode’s procedures• Quantitative data analysis of… Show more • Execution of laboratory work in support of molecular diagnostic product development• Supporting assay design of High Definition PCR (HDPCR), multiplexed real-time and digital PCR (ddPCR) products• Development of PCR-based multiplex assays using Multiplex-ligation dependent probe amplification (MLPA)• Work with teammates to plan and execute Statement of Work test plans• Documentation of work in accordance with ChromaCode’s procedures• Quantitative data analysis of experiments using R, JMP and Excel• Design, setup and conduct research experiments, both independently and in collaboration with teammates using industry standard good laboratory practices (GLP)• Troubleshoot and optimize assays and optimize protocols • Summarize key data and findings from experiments and communicate recommendations to peers through visualizations, reports and presentations• Collaborate with the data science team to develop and optimize the process of data analysis, modeling and interpretation of results • Experience with BioRad QX200, BioRad QXOne, Qiagen QIAcuity and Qiagen and Apostle Extraction Kits• Handle BSL-II agents and human blood samples for nucleic acid extraction, as well as quantification of extracted cfDNA• Experience working within a Quality System Regulations (QSR) environment (ISO 13485) Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Development and validation of PCR-based multiplex assays (Gastrointestinal, Respiratory and SARS-CoV-2) for FDA 510(k) and EUA submission and clearance• Execute verification and validation studies • Real-time PCR, multiplex endpoint PCR, probe-based hybridization and detection • PCR and Primer Optimization• Handle BSL-II agents and clinical specimens (nasal swabs and stool samples) for nucleic acid extraction• Design, setup and conduct research experiments, both… Show more • Development and validation of PCR-based multiplex assays (Gastrointestinal, Respiratory and SARS-CoV-2) for FDA 510(k) and EUA submission and clearance• Execute verification and validation studies • Real-time PCR, multiplex endpoint PCR, probe-based hybridization and detection • PCR and Primer Optimization• Handle BSL-II agents and clinical specimens (nasal swabs and stool samples) for nucleic acid extraction• Design, setup and conduct research experiments, both independently and in collaboration with teammates• Collect, analyze and present experimental data at assay development meetings• Operate, troubleshoot and qualify BioCode MDx 3000 PCR Systems in collaboration with the engineering department• Experience with Biomerieux EasyMag and Roche MagnaPure Extraction Systems, as well as ABI 7500 Real Time PCR System• Build and QC reagents following appropriate protocols and documentation, including industry standard good laboratory practices (GLP) • Documentation of work in detailed lab notebook • Train new lab personnel on established protocols and procedures• Write and review standard operating procedures (SOPs) and reports • Experience working within a Quality System Regulations (QSR) environment (ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820) Show less

Santa Fe Springs, Ca

Seal Beach, Ca

• Conduct assays for qualifying raw materials and for release or stability testing of in-process and finished products• Test methods include complete blood count, viability, gram stain and ELISA• Receive and maintain traceability and integrity of test samples, reagents and materials used in the laboratory per approved procedures • Perform routine laboratory equipment maintenance• Adhere to good documentation practices to ensure data integrity and traceability

Fountain Valley, Ca

• Conducting drug panel tests, which involves sampling, testing, measuring, and recording as well as analyzing and presenting of results • Performing tests to produce reliable and reproducible data• Carrying out routine tasks to keep instruments and work areas sterilized • Operating laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, pipetting machines and thermocyclers • Revising and updating standard operating procedures• Perform testing in support of method validation… Show more • Conducting drug panel tests, which involves sampling, testing, measuring, and recording as well as analyzing and presenting of results • Performing tests to produce reliable and reproducible data• Carrying out routine tasks to keep instruments and work areas sterilized • Operating laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, pipetting machines and thermocyclers • Revising and updating standard operating procedures• Perform testing in support of method validation studies• Experience with DNA extraction & PCR Show less

Fountain Valley, Ca

• Working alongside lab technician in a molecular reference lab• Conducting drug panel tests• Learned valuable information about PCR, Real-Time PCR, TaqMan System, DNA isolation methods and genotyping assays