Product Development Research Associate II

Product Development Research Associate II

This is an onsite, in-office position at Geneoscopy HQ in St. Louis, Missouri.

The Product Development Research Associate II is responsible for conducting scientific research to support the development of proprietary In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) products s role utilizes various molecular, cellular, genetic, and pharmacological techniques focusing on the quality, consistency, and high-throughput execution of all experimental workflows.

• Conduct experiments designed by Product Development Scientists, collect and analyze data to support product development activities.
• Perform laboratory work under minimal supervision: 70% lab execution, 20% data analysis, and 10% reporting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and lab problems by leveraging foundational subject matter knowledge, while proactively collaborating with PD Scientists for complex problem solving.
• Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols, while driving the implementation, support, and revision of new SOPs.
• Assist the team in ensuring continuous compliance with all applicable regulatory and internal quality systems.
• Coordinate and assist with routine instrument maintenance and calibration tasks.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory reagents, consumables, and essential supplies.
• Document findings by writing reports and summaries for internal stakeholders and technical communications.
• Contribute to technical and cross-functional activities throughout the development process.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with members of the multidisciplinary Geneoscopy team.
• Provide coaching and/or mentoring to junior team members.
• Assist as needed to perform other related duties and special projects as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field is required.

• Possess 2 – 4 years of hands‑on laboratory experience, conducting experiments, and collecting data.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to consistently achieve throughput targets and experimental reproducibility with low-error rate.
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail, reliability, and high accuracy in laboratory documentation.
• Exemplify the ability to multitask and thrive in an agile, fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Possess a proactive willingness to learn and master new methodologies.
• Possess proficient verbal and written communication skills while willing to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization to achieve the desired results.
• Possess high ethics and conduct business in the most professional manner.
• Seek inclusiveness and collaboration but step up to responsibility, make tough decisions, and be accountable for those decisions.
• Act as a results‑oriented team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Preferred Additional
  
  Experience:
  • Direct experience in Next‑Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows including RNA extraction, library preparation, hybrid capture, and sequencing.

This is a salaried position, requiring at least 40 hours per week. There may be projects that require activities beyond the standard hours.

• Base salary range: annually determined based on the candidate's experience, knowledge, and abilities.
• Bonus: discretionary annual bonus based on a percentage of the employee's base salary
• Benefits: health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401k (with employer match), and paid time off.
• Company stock options

• Employees may be required to lift routine office supplies and use standard office equipment.
• Must possess the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
• Must possess the ability to perform repetitive motion.

• May have exposure to fumes and bio‑hazardous material in the laboratory environment.
• May be required to handle blood‑borne pathogens and general laboratory reagents.