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Research Associate — dPCR

Artemis Health Inc. is an early stage company dedicated to providing women, their families, and physicians with accurate and timely information regarding maternal and fetal well-being. Our goal is to develop a simple, non-invasive, and accurate prenatal diagnostic test for all women in the first and second trimesters, replacing both amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS). With a single maternal blood draw, early in pregnancy, our test will isolate intact fetal cells, providing valuable fetal genetic information without risk to the mother or her baby.

The company is located in Menlo Park, CA. We are looking for talented people with proven skills in their discipline that enjoy working in a collaborative environment to further advances in maternal and fetal health care. This opportunity to work within a small entrepreneurial team offers tremendous growth opportunities, with competitive benefits and compensation.

We are seeking a Research Associate who is highly motivated to join our efforts in isolating circulating fetal cells from maternal blood and performing genetic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures associated with fetal cell isolation and downstream genetic analysis under the supervision of Ph.D. scientists
• Document detailed experimental results and interpretation
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members
• Contribute to experimental design, data interpretation and troubleshooting

Requirements

• BS or M.S. in molecular biology, genetics or life sciences
• 1 - 3 years of experience in diagnostics assay development or biotech development is preferred
• Experience in genetic and/or genomic analyses, including qPCR, qRT-PCR, especially digital PCR using Fluidigm system, is preferred
• Experience in blood sample processing, genomic DNA preparation, RNA isolation is desired
• Acquaintance with immuno-based cell separations, including MACS, FACS and immunocytochemistry, is a plus
• Excellent communication, teamwork player, organizational and time management skills are essential.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume to: hr@artemishealth.com

Artemis Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

No phone calls please.

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