R&D Research Associate

<div class="content-intro"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW180709537 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW180709537 BCX8">A</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW180709537 BCX8">bout </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW180709537 BCX8">our Company:</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW180709537 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"335559685":140,"335559738":102}"> </span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">Universal D</span></strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8"><strong>X</strong>, Inc</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8"> is an international</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">Company</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8"> with a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">highly experienced team focused on cracking cancer’s code. Through our multi-omics and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">bioinformatics </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">models, we have figured out how to read the disease’s signals in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">blood </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">with high accuracy </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">to detect </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">cancer</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8"> in its earliest stages. Starting with </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">colorectal cancer</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8"> screening</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8"> liquid biopsy test</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">, we are building a multi-cancer platform that can </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">identify</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8"> the unique DNA regions associated with </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">different types</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8"> of cancers.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW90403494 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":140,"335559737":191}"> </span></p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The Opportunity:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":140,"335559737":191}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Universal DX is seeking an R&D Research Associate to support the continued development and refinement of Signal-C, our next-generation sequencing (NGS) assay for colorectal cancer screening. You will execute customized study protocols with training and guidance from scientists, help investigate unexpected results, and contribute to improvements in assay chemistry and performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":140,"335559737":191}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This hands-on, onsite role in Dallas Fort Worth calls for a foundation in molecular biology and the ability to learn new methods and carry out study-specific protocols. You will work across plasma cfDNA extraction, library preparation, target capture, and sequencing using manual and automated methods.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":140,"335559737":191}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559737":191}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">You will be part of a team that is passionate about developing novel diagnostic tests for the early detection of cancers. As part of the team, you will be in a Company that aims more than to become one of the leaders in the industry. We want to have a huge positive impact on society by achieving the ambitious purpose of “making cancer a curable disease by detecting it earlier”.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":140,"335559737":191}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">How you’ll contribute:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":140,"335559738":1}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Help scientists prepare bench protocols and run plans. Execute bespoke studies with guidance as needed, documenting experimental variables, controls, and protocol revisions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Process plasma and extract cell-free DNA (cfDNA); perform library preparation, methylation conversion, PCR, bead cleanup, target capture, and sequencing. Support whole-blood processing when required by a study.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Set up and run Hamilton or similar liquid handlers after training; verify deck layouts, worklists, labware, and study-specific parameters, and raise method or run issues with Automation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Prepare reagent mixes, dilutions, controls, plate maps, and library pools; check calculations, sample availability, identities, index assignments, and sequencing sample sheets.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Assess DNA and library yield, purity, and size using TapeStation and other quantification methods. Review QC results and flag variability for follow-up with scientists.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Support optimization, robustness, stability, and verification studies evaluating extraction conditions, library chemistry and adapters, capture panels, and processing parameters.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Assist in investigating unexpected results by checking controls, sample quality, reagents, reaction conditions, and automation performance; document observations and carry out follow-up experiments with scientists.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Maintain complete experiment and LIMS records covering protocol changes, results, deviations and corrective actions, reagent lots, instrument settings, sample IDs, remaining volumes, and storage/freeze-thaw history.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Summarize results for review; support protocols, SOPs, reports, and training materials. Coordinate with scientists, Molecular Technologists, Automation, Bioinformatics, Quality, and sample-management colleagues.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Perform and document routine equipment checks and maintenance. Follow safety and contamination-control procedures for human specimens, chemicals, and hazardous waste.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559738":9,"335559991":360}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you’ll bring:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":1,"335559685":140,"335559738":1,"335559740":234}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Heading 21" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"516c9c37-f2fb-5a17-865b-a9f4ebd51a03|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"Heading 21",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"Heading21",335572020,"1",134224900,"true",469777841,"Cambria",469777844,"Cambria",469769226,"Cambria",335551500,"0",268442635,"21",335559739,"80",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777842,"",469777843,"Calibri",201341986,"1"]}">Required Qualifications</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245418":true,"335559738":100,"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology, biomedical or biomechanical engineering, or a related field.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Hands-on molecular biology experience through academic research, internships, or industry laboratory work, including DNA extraction, quantification and purification, PCR, reagent preparation, and accurate dilution calculations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Familiarity with automated liquid handlers or comparable laboratory automation, and ability to learn Hamilton run setup, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Ability to follow multistep protocols and learn study-specific variations with guidance, with a basic understanding of molecular biology principles, experimental controls, and sources of variability.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Ability to recognize unexpected results, review quantitative data, and assist with troubleshooting, seeking guidance from scientists or Automation when needed.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="16" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word or equivalent tools for reagent calculations, basic data summaries, plots, and clear laboratory documentation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to organize assigned experiments, protect limited sample material, and communicate findings and issues clearly.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="18" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Ability to work onsite in Dallas Fort Worth, maintain traceable experimental records, and follow laboratory quality, human-specimen safety, and contamination-control procedures.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Heading 21">Preferred Qualifications</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245418":true,"335559738":100,"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Master’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology, biomedical or biomechanical engineering, or a related field.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Hands-on NGS experience, including library preparation, hybridization-based target capture, library pooling, and sequencing on Illumina platforms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="21" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Familiarity with cfDNA methylation sequencing, including enzymatic methylation conversion, and experience handling low-input cfDNA or liquid biopsy samples.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="22" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Experience running Hamilton liquid-handling methods, performing routine instrument checks, and troubleshooting automated runs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="23" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Experience with TapeStation or comparable fragment-analysis instruments and fluorometric or qPCR-based DNA/library quantification.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="24" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Experience in assay development or optimization, including evaluating new reagents or protocols and supporting robustness, stability, or verification studies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":220,"335559991":160,"469769226":"Cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="25" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Familiarity with LIMS, electronic notebooks, and IVD development or CLIA/CAP laboratory documentation, including SOPs, deviations, corrective actions, and sample traceability.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"134245529":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What we'll offer:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":140}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":216}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":936,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">22 days of PTO with the possibility to carry over 10 days to the following year.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":936,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Company Holidays, plus your Birthday off! </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":936,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Company-sponsored benefit plans, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plus life, STD, and LTD coverage, and 401(k).</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":936,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Flexible work schedule </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":936,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">And more to come!</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":140,"335559737":191}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why Now?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559731":140,"335559737":247}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is an exciting time to be at Universal DX. We are growing rapidly and starting our US operations by building up our team, starting our lab and business operations, and establishing strategic partnerships. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":140,"335559737":247}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey in this expansive time for us.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":140,"335559737":247}"> </span></p></div>