CDx R&D Research Associate, Representative

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic, and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications, and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek ---- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

The Center of Excellence for Companion Diagnostics develops assays, which support the development of new cancer drugs within the field of precision medicine. See http://www.agilent.com/en-us/dako-products for details.

Want to build a career in a dynamic, results-focused environment? Join the team that provides technical design support for R&D products, recommends changes, and formulates techniques that enhance performance design. Here, you'll work on technical design support assignments and provide solutions, learning continuously through ongoing training and on-the-job experience.

We are looking for a talented and dedicated biologist/biochemist to join the CDx Group in our R&D Department. You will provide technical support to develop accurate, robust, and precise assays. Your challenge will be to create value for Agilent through innovative ideas that either create new businesses or enhance existing ones.

You will work in a cross-functional team on the following activities:

*Performs research and/or development in collaboration with others to develop immunohistochemistry (IHC), and in situ hybridization (ISH) assays based on new and existing methodologies.

*Investigates, creates, and develops new methods and technologies for project advancement.

*Plans and executes experiments to develop Agilent products.

*Performs routine analysis using automated platforms and instrumentation

*Conducts work in compliance with GMP (as required), safety, and regulatory requirements.

*Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results.

*Writes and reviews product instructions for use, protocols, and technical reports in compliance with Quality Management Systems and Good Laboratory Practices.

*Maintains a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature.

*Maintains laboratory notebooks and provides customer and co-worker technical support.

*Developing professional skills to apply that knowledge in a business environment.

*Executes assignments with defined objectives in area of specialization.

*Exchanges knowledge and information within team/group; coordinates and plans activities with others.

*May provide analysis and evaluation of material and products at all stages of the development process.

*May act as principal investigator in conducting own experiments.

*Has theoretical or technical knowledge typically acquired through higher education.

*Works on research associate assignments with clearly defined objectives

*Applies problem-solving techniques to determine a course of action within the area of responsibility.

*Receives general instructions on work and new assignments; work generally reviewed for accuracy.

*May participate in scientific conferences and contribute to scientific journals.

*Applies knowledge to identify solutions to problems of a defined scope.

*Scope of responsibility and complexity of duties increasing over time with proficiency.

• BS/BA in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field or equivalent education and experience.
• 1-2+ years of relevant experience, within an academic or industry lab.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work diligently with speed and focus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in biology techniques including immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, fluorescent techniques, protein biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, and microscopy.

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