Position located in Rochester, MN

Responsibilities of the Associate Scientist:

• Conduct both standard and custom molecular assays in line with internal protocols and applicable quality guidelines.
• Perform nucleic acid extractions from a range of biological sources including preclinical, clinical, and exploratory sample types.
• Assist with the execution of immunoassays (ELISA) and cell-based analytical methods.
• Maintain accurate and complete laboratory records, including study documentation and experiment logs.
• Support recombinant DNA workflows, including construct assembly (e.g., Gibson Assembly, PCR, restriction digestion), plasmid purification, and in vitro transcription to generate positive assay materials.

Requirements of the Associate Scientist:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline with two or more years of research experience, industry experience highly preferred.
• Familiarity with qPCR and RT-qPCR.
• Comfortable with core molecular biology techniques such as PCR, DNA purification, and basic cloning workflows.
• Previous exposure to eukaryotic cell culture and sterile technique.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mammalian cell line handling and expansion.
• Experience with digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) platforms.
• Proficiency with scientific software such as GraphPad Prism.