Research Associate II
Caris Life Sciences
August 08, 2026
On-site
Tempe, AZ
Clinical Research and Development
Position Summary
Research Associate II (RAII) performs molecular and cellular laboratory techniques including: staining/scanning of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue, FFPE macro-dissection, RNA/DNA extractions, nucleic acid quantification/QC, PCR and real-time PCR, Next Generation Sequencing, protein extraction and protein quantification/QC, Western blotting, ELISA/ELONA, mass spectrometry sample preparation, aptamer selection, biomarker discovery/target ID, affinity purification, immunoprecipitation, proximity labeling assays, cell culture, cell growth/viability assays, cytotoxicity assays, and immunocytochemistry.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in planning and executing experiments.
- Train Molecular Lab Operations Specialists, Molecular Technologists, and Research Associates on new technologies/technology changes (or upon hire).
- Maintain lab equipment (logs, cleaning/sterilizing, maintenance, shut down) as required.
- Receive unpack reagents, log in reagent database, create labels/tracking/QC forms, and store properly.
- Accept other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (science) + 2 years post-graduation lab experience, or Master’s degree (science) + 1 year.
- Ability to explain molecular assay experience, including positive/negative controls and data interpretation.
- Hands-on experience in at least 5 listed technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experimental design/troubleshooting experience (plus).
- Ability to analyze/interpret/summarize/present research results (preferred).
- Demonstrated project ownership (plus).
Required Training
- Job-specific, safety, and compliance training assigned based on job functions.
Research Associate II (RAII) performs molecular and cellular laboratory techniques including: staining/scanning of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue, FFPE macro-dissection, RNA/DNA extractions, nucleic acid quantification/QC, PCR and real-time PCR, Next Generation Sequencing, protein extraction and protein quantification/QC, Western blotting, ELISA/ELONA, mass spectrometry sample preparation, aptamer selection, biomarker discovery/target ID, affinity purification, immunoprecipitation, proximity labeling assays, cell culture, cell growth/viability assays, cytotoxicity assays, and immunocytochemistry.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in planning and executing experiments.
- Train Molecular Lab Operations Specialists, Molecular Technologists, and Research Associates on new technologies/technology changes (or upon hire).
- Maintain lab equipment (logs, cleaning/sterilizing, maintenance, shut down) as required.
- Receive unpack reagents, log in reagent database, create labels/tracking/QC forms, and store properly.
- Accept other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (science) + 2 years post-graduation lab experience, or Master’s degree (science) + 1 year.
- Ability to explain molecular assay experience, including positive/negative controls and data interpretation.
- Hands-on experience in at least 5 listed technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experimental design/troubleshooting experience (plus).
- Ability to analyze/interpret/summarize/present research results (preferred).
- Demonstrated project ownership (plus).
Required Training
- Job-specific, safety, and compliance training assigned based on job functions.