Research Scientist - I

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop novel diagnostic assays blood or cell based applications on flow cytometry platforms using cutting edge, strategies, reagents and instruments.

• Become subject matter expert in disease area of interest. Develop enabling diagnostic strategies for infectious disease. Evaluate performance of predicate diagnostic tests.

• Design complete solutions spanning assays, instruments and assays optimize assay conditions, improve product design and related processes and procedures, and troubleshoot technical issues.

• Utilize, maintain and troubleshoot flow cytometry based/microscopy based instrument platforms.

• Design, conduct, interpret and document experiments independently following Design Control and ISO 13485 protocols.

• Work closely with applications, engineering and software R&D groups in defining and developing product features.

• Travel to internal and external collaborator sites, interact with scientists and leaders in different areas to perform studies and develop strategies.

• Actively participate in routine lab maintenance and lab safety procedures.

• Work on new Product Introduction in support of design transfer from R&D.

• Present technical status-updates to colleagues, management and collaborators.

• Work cooperatively and effectively across multiple departments and sites.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

•Ph.D. degree with 2-4 yrs experience, or Masters with 5-10yrs of professional experience in biochemistry, immunology, microbiology or cell biology.

•Infectious disease assay development experience a plus. Prior diagnostic product development a big plus.

Must demonstrate hands on experience in cell-culture methods, blood based assays, cellular assays, immunoassays, bead based assays and flow cytometry or microscopy methods.

•Good understanding/application of fluorescence based probes/approaches including antibodies, dyes etc.

•Must demonstrate ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze data, interpret results and present findings with minimal supervision.

•Strong collaborative and independent decision making skills.

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required - experience with statistical analysis) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

•Creative and versatile scientist with broad scientific experience.

•Strong analytical and organizational skills, confidence, versatility and initiative

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, team-oriented environment.

•Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

•Be able to travel to collaborator sites.