Title: Research Associate III

Company: Bio-Rad Laboratories
Location: Irvine
Posted on: September 18, 2022

Job Description:

Bio-Rad Laboratories is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the R&D team as technical liaison for Marketing and Business Development groups exploring new opportunities spanning the entire quality control product portfolio. This position requires a working knowledge of clinical chemistry, immunoassay diagnostics, laboratory testing, experimentation, critical thinking and investigative reasoning to advance R&D's Marketing Support Request program (MSR). Strong communication skills are essential as the ideal candidate collects, analyzes/interprets and summarizes technical data into concise structured reports for cross-functional group distribution and initiation of the decision-making process.

Responsibilities

Performs assignments and tasks of moderate scope and complexity associated with R&D's Marketing Support program that include but not limited to the following responsibilities:

* Plans and conducts moderate to complex assessments, evaluations and studies.
* Uses various design and statistical tools to aid in study plan creation, data analysis and assessment.
* Prepares written reports to summarize, document and communicate findings and recommendations in an efficient and clear manner.
* Acts as technical liaison for Marketing and Business Development.
* Participates in variuos product improvement and enhancement efforts.
* Maintains accurate and complete R&D records and laboratory notebooks, MSR logs and files.

Qualifications

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in a related life science or technical discipline

Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology with experience in a technical related field.

* 3 to 5 years' industry experience in an FDA-regulated environment, preferably IVDs.
* Safely work with potentially infectious human pathogens in controlled laboratory conditions.
* Experience in the In Vitro Diagnostic or medical device manufacturing industry preferred.
* Able to follow instruction with desire and willingness to work effectively independently and/or in cross-funtional teams where tact and collaborative efforts prevail.
* Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to critically review and summarize data a must.
* Effective communication skills (written and verbal) - technical writing a plus.
* Practical working knowledge of Quality Systems Regulations (QSR), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 13485 standards a plus.
* Knowledge of scientific related priciples, theories and application.
* Proficient in computer software programs such as MS Word, Excel, or comparable.

Vaccination Requirement:

Due to the higher threat of more infectious and deadly COVID-19 variant strains emerging, Bio-Rad has a mandatory vaccination policy requiring its US employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. New hires will be asked to upload their vaccination card into our electronic database hosted by ClearPass, who specializes in securing electronic medical information, within 3 days of their start date. With this policy, Bio-Rad joins a growing list of companies that are prioritizing sound science and available facts to best ensure the ongoing safety of its employees and the community.

About Bio-Rad:

Bio-Rad is a global leader providing a broad array of clinical diagnostics and life science research products. With a team of more than 8,000 employees and a global network of operations serving our customers, we help people live longer, healthier lives.

Bio-Rad was founded over six decades ago and has continued to provide the healthcare industry with innovative and useful products that help life science researchers accelerate the discovery process and medical diagnostic labs obtain faster, better results.

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