Clinical Analytical Development Associate Scientist (6-Month Contract)

Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Clinical and Analytical Development Associate to play a pivotal role in developing and verifying cell-based assays for a new clinical diagnostic analyzer. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in biotechnology while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assay Development: Support optimization and verification efforts for a complete blood count panel with 5-part differential on an automated analytical platform.

• Integration: Troubleshoot reagents, consumables and complex instrumentation to ensure robust performance and reliability.

• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of experimental protocols, results, and conclusions in compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, CLIA).

• Collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams including scientists, engineers, and software to integrate assays into comprehensive diagnostic workflows.

• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve technical challenges related to assay performance and integration, ensuring continuous improvement.

• Quality Control: Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures to uphold assay consistency and reliability.

• Innovation: Stay updated with emerging technologies and contribute innovative ideas to enhance assay development processes and integration strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering or a related field.

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in clinical chemistry assay development, immunoassays, and/or cell-based assays within a biotech or diagnostic industry setting is preferred

• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques such as PCR, qPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, and other relevant assays.

• Prior experience in handling biological specimens is preferred.

• Experience with microfluidics, next generation sequencing instrumentation, and/or automated microscopy systems is highly desirable.

• Ability to follow good lab practices and pipetting techniques with a high level of manual dexterity.

• Ability to follow instructions, protocols and SOPs to conduct experiments using bioanalytical instrumentation.

• Ability to do scripting in python or other programming languages like R to automate workflows and processes

• Familiarity with MS Word and MS Excel for data analysis and documentation.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.

• Experience with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, CLIA) and quality management systems is advantageous.

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