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A biotech manufacturing company in Sunnyvale, CA is looking for a Research Associate to be an integral part of a team developing cutting edge real-time PCR assays for the GeneXpert. Assist and provide support for scientists in the development of novel PCR assays for the detection of organisms from blood stream infections. Duties include performing assay and sample preparation optimization experiments; production of liquid and dry reagent formulations; and maintenance of results database.  Responsibilities:  Perform qualification and quantification of oligonucleotides. Standardize and maintain lab stocks of microbiological cultures and purified nucleic acid test and control materials. Prepare and purify organismal nucleic acid from different sample types, including bio-hazardous clinical samples. Produce accurate, thorough and timely documentation in notebooks, author reports of analytical studies and experiments, and participate in regularly-scheduled project technical meetings.  Receive, catalog, and freeze isolates from a variety of sources for research studies. Optimize reagent formulations. Perform PCR tests for organisms as required. Enter data from experiments into a database. Perform preliminary alignments of DNA sequence data and enter results into database. Maintain notebooks, reports and records. Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies. Maintain and promote a safe working environment.

A biomedical manufacturing company is seeking a reagent manufacturing chemist to support their swing shift schedule. The company needs a highly motivated experienced individual with reagent production experience. You will be responsible for manufacturing and testing all reagents. You will need to follow established documentation outlining the process, formulation and test requirements to manufacturePCR-based reagents in compliance with standards for GMP's. Work as a Reagent chemist and be responsible for manufacturing the diagnostic reagents. Perform the formulation of buffers and wet reagents. Perform in process, release and LSP testing. This job involves hard work, flexibility and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This Job requires knowledge of GMP’s and working in compliance with FDA and ISO standards. Responsibilities: Formulate lyophilization buffers and wet reagents Perform dropping the lyophilization reagent beads Experience handling liquid nitrogen Perform in-process, release & LSP testing of reagent beads Involved in the validation of manufacturing process and new products Involved with the problem solving and hand-on laboratory investigation Strong team player – flexible and wiling to assist the other team members Knowledge of reagent bead dropping & lyophilization process Must be able to Train new personnel on the manufacturing process Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate with peers, ME, PT, Supervisors, Managers and Leads to report any issues or provide feedback on the process improvements Assist Supervisor to update build schedule Submit the work order completions