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.