Assay Development Scientist

Assay Development Scientist

Company : Conigen Bioscience, Inc.

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Conigen Bioscience Inc. is a science-driven life science reagent tools company based in Worcester, MA. Our innovative platform integrates cutting-edge immunology, virology, molecular biology, and cell biology to develop novel reagents and high-quality assays for a broad range of targets, advancing the discovery of therapeutics.

We thrive on a highly dynamic, entrepreneurial spirit and embrace automation-driven solutions. We are seeking collaborative, relentless problem solvers who share our passion for making an impact.

Position : We are seeking an exceptional Assay Development Scientist to lead the development of cellular and Immunology assays through execution and data analysis workflows.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design and develop cellular and immunology assays for protein-protein interactions, receptor-ligand binding and inhibitions, antibody binding and inhibitions.
• Lead the design of experiments; driving execution, data analysis, and presentation of outcomes, making recommendations based on data.
• Design, plan, and execute experiments within the reagent and assay kit development process that involve commercialization of benchtop methods and techniques.
• Develop cell-based assays and functional binding assays.
• Optimize and troubleshoot existing assays.
• Lead the design, development, and execution of test procedures for verification and validation studies as well as standardizing and establishing quality control assays.
• Effectively communicate experimental results and strategies in presentations and written reports.
• Write SOPs and protocols in support of new product release.
• Work across functional groups to facilitate new product development.
• Maintain scientific knowledge and critically evaluate scientific literature and industry trends in order to contribute to new product development.
• Write abstracts and present posters at scientific meetings.
• Other projects or responsibilities may be required.

Qualifications :

• PhD in Immunology or a related field with at least 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience.
• 3+ years of experience in assay development.
• Experience with flow cytometry, Immunohistochemistry, ELISA, biolayer interferometry, and similar technologies.
• Experience in product / process development and / or NPI (New Product Introduction) with experience commercializing products in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in cell-based assay development and functional binding assay development.
• Experience with assay kit development is preferred.

Conigen Bioscience is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against an applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

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