Research Associate 1

POSITION DURATION: Six-month contract role with potential to extend or convert to FTE based on performance and business needs POSITION SUMMARY: The Research Associate 1 performs routine activities on the RUO Accessioning team. Works with multidisciplinary teams and performs sample receipt, accessioning, and send out for ongoing research and development studies as part of the Signatera RUO team. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Receive and catalog shipments of biological samples Perform safe and proper handling of biological samples Perform routine laboratory equipment maintenance as defined in standard operating procedures Recognize equipment and instrument malfunctions and escalate to R&D equipment support team and relevant team members Track sample inventory and status using LIMS and/or Google Sheets Perform sample inventory reconciliation Recognize manifest or sample discrepancies and escalate to supervisor and project manager in a timely manner Perform incoming and outgoing biospecimen shipments to/from contract research organizations (CROs), partners, and collaborators Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOP) and periodically review SOPs and other work instructions Draw on well-rounded knowledge of routine activities in order to suggest and contribute to process improvements Ensure accurate, ethical, and appropriate management of samples in compliance with all applicable fe...