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Molecular Biologist

Employer
Theery
Location
San Diego County, California, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 26, 2022

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Other
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Senior Staff Scientist, Molecular Biology

We are seeking a Senior Staff Scientist, Molecular Biology to actively participate and support the development of point-of-care molecular diagnostic kits.

The Senior Staff Scientist, Molecular Biology will work to develop point-of-care molecular diagnostic assay products. Daily activities include: Feasibility experimentation, composition of SOP documents and product transfer into manufacturing, verification and validation testing, and on-going support of transferred products.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and creative approaches based on interpretation and analysis

• Design moderate to complex experiments for PCR assay and Real time PCR quantification method development

• Work with BSL-2 pathogens and human specimens including whole blood, urine, respiratory specimens and implement molecular biology laboratory and microbiology workflows and RNase-free handling

• Develop and optimize lateral flow strip chemistry that is required for detection of post-amplification materials and result interpretation

• Conduct product scale-up and transfer into manufacturing, with any required support troubleshooting

• Conduct verification and validation testing using clinical samples and contrived viral samples

• Ability to lead projects and supervise a small team of other scientists, associate scientists, technicians, etc.

Education

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Biology or Biochemistry with a minimum of at least 8 years of relevant industry experience, or M.S. degree in Molecular Biology, Biology or Biochemistry Experience

• Proven experience developing RT-PCR based in vitro diagnostic assays from concept through technical transfer and commercial launch

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