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Job Title: Research Associate Principal
Job Location: NY: New York
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-09-14

Company Name: Genzyme
Contact: Human Resources
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Description: Research Associate Principal

Requisition ID 13477 Working Location New York, NY Required Education See Description Required Travel No

Position Description Genzyme Genetics is an award-winning national provider of highly sophisticated diagnostic testing, including prenatal, postnatal and neonatal as well as oncology testing. We are one of the largest diagnostic locations around the United States and a growing international portfolio. We also provide Genetic Counseling services. We are best known for our high quality, innovation, unique menu and commitment to a clear and positive impact on patient care. Additionally, we are a leader in personalized medicine and forging relevant connections between diagnostics and therapeutics. As a division of Genzyme Corporation, ranked as one of the foremost biotechnology companies in the world, we are committed to providing an exceptional environment in which individuals can excel, and achieve their professional and personal goals. Genzyme Corporation has been selected by FORTUNE magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For in 2006 in the United States", and ranked #6 Employer among the worlds Top 20 Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Companies. Principal Research Associate: The successful candidate will be joining the Research and Development Department, and his/her primary function will be to research, develop and validate new clinical products and assays. Prior experience in immunochemical assay development, FISH probe validation, and within the clinical laboratory setting will be significant advantages. The candidate will be expected to work within multi-functional research teams and assist in the inter-department coordination, data management and reporting of these projects. Responsibilities: . Contributing to product requirements and specifications . Managing components of design control processes associated with product development. . Designing, implementing, analyzing, and recording experiments leading to the development and validation of clinical products . Fulfilling technical requirements of clinical regulatory submissions . Preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training staff in implementing clinical workflows and associated technical procedures . Initiating research leading to novel clinical products and the generation of intellectual property . Representing the R&D department on interdisciplinary teams tasked with product development/launch . Enriching a team of highly collaborative scientists and engineers from diverse disciplines. Basic Qualifications: . BS or MS in Molecular Biology or Cellular Biology. . A minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience with clinical flow cytometry, cytogenetics, molecular biology, cell biology and/or biochemistry. Preferred Qualifications: . Experience in clinical assay development . Specific technical experience with immunochemical assays/reagent development, analysis of serum protein biomarkers, or clinical assays measuring enzyme activity . Experience in the investigation and analysis of biochemical and cellular assays . Oncology or reproductive biology that relates to clinical assay development . Hands on experience with laboratory automation systems ~hj~

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