What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Research Associate position at Cepheid?
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field with relevant work experience
- Technical Skills: Scientific laboratory bench work experience (pipetting, following written protocols, lab safety), knowledge of nucleic acid purification, PCR, qPCR, and RT-qPCR, ability to work with basic laboratory instrumentation and computer-based applications
- Software Proficiency: Standard Microsoft computer programs and experience with statistical analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, or JMP