💼 Full-Time Position

Research Associate

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Aston Carter
📍 CARLSBAD, CA, United States
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Location
CARLSBAD, United States
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Posted
June 29, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Job Title: Research Associate
Job Description
This Research Associate role focuses on hands-on molecular biology work at the bench, primarily involving DNA extraction from human blood samples, PCR, and sequencing. The position sits within a platform integration team that bridges assay development with prototype design and testing, offering significant opportunities to learn molecular techniques and contribute to the automation of laboratory processes. The role requires meticulous adherence to standard operating procedures, strong documentation practices, and effective collaboration within a cross-functional biotech environment.
Responsibilities

+ Perform DNA extractions from human blood samples using established nucleic acid techniques, including purification and quantification.

+ Conduct PCR, including qPCR, multiplex PCR, and sequencing workflows such as n-point PCR or reverse PCR, following detailed SOPs.

+ Work at the laboratory bench for the maj...