About Visby
Visby Medical is an ambitious, well-funded late-stage biotech startup. Driven by a belief that infectious disease diagnosis should be quick, accurate, and accessible to all, Visby has developed the world’s first single-use PCR platform that disrupts the traditional model and redefines the way infectious disease is tested and treated.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Research Associate is a permanent full-time role and will be responsible for the support of research and development activities requiring standard laboratory skills.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT
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Read and understand all assigned QMS documents.
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Follow GLP guidelines in documenting all work.
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Follows work instructions and test protocols and properly document work forms as per Good Laboratory Practices.
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May update documents and submit deviations and DCO's.
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Writes lab notebook experimental reports with minimal supervision.
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Writes QMS test reports with supervision.
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Compile data and results then plan the next experiment with the guidance of a senior level team member.
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Plan and execute specific laboratory experiments with some guidance.
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Prepare and deliver presentations as needed.
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Is observant when running experiments. May be responsible for some troubleshooting.
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May be shadowed by new team members while conducting laboratory experiments as needed.
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May provide data and/or present information to external partners. Also, may participate in seminars and scientific conferences.
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Keep work areas clean and organized. Participate in laboratory decontamination efforts.
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Other duties as assigned
ON YOUR FIRST DAY WE’D LIKE YOU TO HAVE
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B.S. required.
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Minimum 2 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree. No experience required with a Master's degree.
IT’S GREAT IF YOU HAVE
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Proficient in basic laboratory skills and the use of complex laboratory equipment such as thermocyclers.
UNIQUE ASPECTS OF THIS JOB
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Schedule: This role is M-F, and it requires some coordination with the team in terms of when to come in (ex: usually it's about 9 or 9:30am, sometimes it's 8 or 10am).
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Physical aspects: Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and/or motions. Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 lbs.
SALARY RANGE:
- $65,000 - $72,000 (Minimum to maximum salary range for candidates based in San Jose, CA)
- Compensation for the role is based on geographical location.
- Compensation also depends on a number of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
More about our benefits
Visby offers highly competitive health insurance through Cigna or Kaiser, including a company-funded HSA option. We also offer a 401k match, flexible paid time off, 11 company holidays, and many other contemporary benefits and perks.
Additional information
We believe that the unique contributions of all Visbees is the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or military or veteran status.
Full COVID Vaccination Required - Reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons considered.
