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Purpose of the Position:
Plan, direct and analyze the results from scientific experiments leading to the design, development and transfer to manufacturing of DNA array-based products for the detection, identification and quantification of nucleic acids and the diagnosis of human and animal diseases. Develop technical solutions to product design and performance issues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
- Design, perform and analyze experiments to design and characterize the performance of products relative to product performance and customer requirements.
- Identify, invent, develop and implement effective solutions to technical issues based on scientific knowledge, evaluation of the scientific literature, and laboratory research.
- Perform internal verification and validation of product performance.
- Design, characterize and validate test methods.
- Design and perform stability testing protocols.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Primarily an individual contributor, but may supervise one or more Senior Scientist- or Research Associate-level employees to achieve project objectives.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- In-depth knowledge of molecular biology, including searching and analysis of genetic databases, principles of nucleic acid hybridization, probe and primer design, molecular cloning and enzymatic amplification of specific gene sequences.
- Experience with product design and development of nucleic acid-based assays for disease detection and diagnosis of disease or development of pharmaceutical products in a regulated environment is highly desirable.
- Training and experience in statistical analysis and Design of Experiment methodology.
- Organizational, planning and detail follow-up skills required.
- Ability to work in a team environment, with the ability to relate to both highly educated and unskilled team members.
- Ability to handle and resolve conflicts and work under stressful conditions
- Demonstrated ability or track record of successful results
- Ability to understand complex scientific, engineering and business concepts
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and resourceful. Excellent communication and diplomacy skills required.
- Knowledge of safety precautions required for working with bloodborne pathogens at Biosafety Level 1 and 2.
Education and Experience:
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or a related field and a minimum of 5 years post-Ph.D. experience relevant to job requirements.
Language Skills: Must be proficient in writing, and communicating in the English language. Also have skills with the ability to communicate with personnel with English as a secondary language.
Mathematical Skills: Consistent with a Ph.D. level education. Experience with analysis of quantitative data and knowledge of basic statistics relevant to interpretation and analysis of scientific data is highly desirable.
Reasoning Ability: Good problem solving, judgment and decision making skill are required.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: N/A
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work entails regularly performing tasks while working at a computer, desk, laboratory bench or automated machine. Work may involve occasional climbing or balance. Work entails occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. Work occasionally requires travel between buildings. This is typically completed by foot or by car.
The employee’s sensory modalities (vision, hearing, smell) and physical capabilities (ambulation without mechanical assistance, strength, coordination, dexterity, range of motion) must be sufficient to independently perform duties/functions of the position.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will involve a combination of office and biotechnology laboratory environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, blood-bourne pathogens, automated equipment, and high levels of noise and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. |
