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Position: Micro/Molecular Research Associate
Location: Ithaca, NY
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2018
Start Date: 02 Jan 2019
Job Type: Full time, salaried
iFyber is seeking a research associate to assist with R&D projects at the interface between chemistry, biology, and material science. iFyber serves clients in the medical device, diagnostics, and antimicrobial industries. The person in this position will support a variety of programs that will require experience and/or the ability to pick up bench skills related to microbiology.
Duties and Responsibilities
⢠Conduct microbiology experiments both independently and in a collaborative fashion
⢠Plan tasks for successful completion of experiments based on requirements set by senior staff
⢠Follow established protocols and work with senior staff to adapt or design new protocols
⢠Document information in laboratory notebooks and MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
⢠Report results via verbal, written, and graphical communication
⢠Document and troubleshoot experimental methods failures and instrument malfunctions
⢠Perform additional duties as assigned and be willing to work overtime and weekends as necessary
Skills and Experience
⢠At minimum, a BS degree in the biological sciences and 1 year's (more preferred) research experience outside coursework (academic or industrial)
⢠Hands on bench experience required: microbiology and molecular biology techniques required
⢠Ability to follow aseptic techniques
Requirements
⢠Good written and oral communication
⢠Meticulous attention to detail
⢠Solid grasp of scientific method
⢠Display initiative and ownership of duties
⢠Ability to handle multiple tasks in daily, weekly, monthly occurrence
⢠Ability to work independently on standard protocols
⢠Ability to contribute in a team setting
About iFyber:
iFyber is a contract research and development organization located in Ithaca, New York. We offer unique expertise at the interface of chemistry, biotechnology and materials science. Our complementary skill sets help our clients efficiently advance innovation and address untapped markets. We thrive at the early stages of product and technology development, with a technical team that provides creative, yet practical, inputs to applied problems using rigorous scientific principles, and an experienced business development team to position outcomes for market introduction under appropriate timelines.
