ABOUT GENALYTE

At Genalyte, we’re revolutionizing diagnostic testing to empower a healthier future. Genalyte is a San Diego-based diagnostics company developing the Merlin platform, a novel photonic ring resonator-based system designed to deliver rapid, multiplexed diagnostic results. We believe that timely and accurate health insights shouldn’t be a luxury, but a necessity. We are driven by a vision where advanced diagnostic capabilities are accessible, efficient, and seamlessly integrated into healthcare. Genalyte is more than just a laboratory; we are advocates for health empowerment, dedicated to providing insights that can transform lives and communities.

WHY WORK FOR US

Joining Genalyte at this pivotal pre-commercial stage means your work will have real, visible impact — on our technology, our culture, and ultimately on how diagnostic testing is delivered to patients. Regardless of your role, you'll be part of a collaborative team working closely with leadership to build something meaningful from the ground up. Genalyte offers competitive compensation including base salary, significant equity participation, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a rare opportunity to grow alongside a high-impact company at a genuinely exciting moment in its journey.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Research Associate II works independently under supervision to assist and support the designing, optimization and validation of new immunoassays on the Genalyte Merlin(™) platform. In this role, you’ll be responsible for verification and validation testing of new products and changes to released products. The Research Associate II contributes to verification and validation (V&V) activities for multiple systems comprising assays, reagents, consumables, instruments, and software. The role requires a strong detail-focused skill set to execute tests of products exiting development and to further support and improve products within manufacturing. This position works an alternative workweek schedule of four 10-hour days, Sunday through Wednesday.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

These may include but are not limited to

Follows established procedures to assist in design analysis on components and/or assemblies to assist in the development process of quantitative immunoassays for submission to the FDA for 510(k) clearance assessing the product under design control process from concept to product launch

Works independently under the guidance of a supervisor or senior team member and follows provided instructions to manage laboratory equipment and coordinate test station setups in support of product development, in accordance with established procedures

Analyze data for assay and process improvement and report findings to team and senior leadership

Executes experiments and validation protocols, supports problem-solving and trouble-shooting activities with guidance from Team Lead & Manager

Meet milestones for product development timelines

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with other chemists, data scientists, engineers and manufacturing personnel

Maintain compliance with all company policies, quality systems, design control and procedures

Document results, protocols, SOPs, etc

Supports product improvement and manufacturing optimization

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, chemistry, biochemistry or similar with 2+ years of experience in Assay Development

Experience with design control, complex systems and assays

Experience in GDP/GMP/GLP

Experience with team direction and mentorship

Experience with FDA and 510(k) submission process preferred

Standard assay laboratory equipment (pipets, microscales, vortexers, centrifuges, etc.)

Analytical chemistry equipment (fluorimeters, spectrophotometers, chromatography, etc.) preferred

General presentation & spreadsheet analysis software

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Minimal; occasional travel to clinical sites (<10%).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of both an office and laboratory environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues and samples.   Position requires ability to lift up to 20 lbs. on a regular basis.  Walking, standing, and sitting for long periods of time (up to 75% of the day) are routine to accomplish tasks in this role.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.  Personal protective equipment is required as posted. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.