Local Applicants Only*
Responsibilities
- Executing and designing laboratory experiments and interpretation of the results.
- Presenting data at scientific meetings and to scientific review committees.
- Preparing periodic data reports and PowerPoint slides on regular basis and preparing high quality progress reports for timely submission to funding agencies.
- Independently performing clinical specimen testing with Lab Developed (LD) methods with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment based on scientific knowledge.
- Handling LD method with a goal towards FDA approval.
- Performing internal high volume clinical laboratory tests to increase validity and accuracy of testing.
- Investigating results that do not meet expected criteria.
The ideal candidate will possess :
- B.S. or M.S. in Molecular Biology or closely-related field.
- A minimum of 0 - 3 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent technical writing ability, inter-personal and communication skills.
- Ability to work and interact in a multi-functional environment as a team player.
- Effective organizational skills with ability to maintain focus on deliverables.
- Experience in a Biosafety Level 2+ environment.
- Experience in medical devices is a plus.
- CLIA / GMP / GCP work experience or knowledge and GDP is a plus.
In addition, one or more of the following are strongly desired in the ideal candidate :
- Experience in developing new molecular diagnostic and companion diagnostic products with a particular focus on biothreat detection and infectious diseases.
- Experience in translating standard molecular biology assays (e. g., Immunoassays, Pathogen identification, Isothermal amplification techniques, etc.
into alternate point-of-care friendly formats (e.g., lateral flow).
- An in-depth knowledge in quantitative bioanalytical assays for biomarker assessment.
- Experience in conception of new research areas, grant proposal writing and managing research projects.
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