Sr. Scientist (Hybrid)

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets.

Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles : Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom.

Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics , a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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This is a Hybrid role based out of our Hub located in Loveland, Colorado*

Job Purpose / Overview

Reporting to the Director, Assay Development, the Senior Scientist will lead a team that is responsible for the design and development of Immunoassays for the use in veterinary diagnostic testing.

The Senior Scientist, working closely with Software, Hardware, and Manufacturing staff, will also participate in the technical transfer of those products into the manufacturing process

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides leadership and management to lower-level team staff, translating business goals into actionable development plans and assigning tasks and projects to qualified team members.

Oversees experimental designs and processes to ensure compliance and high-quality output.

Leads the team in developing and validating assays for diagnostic tests; provides guidance around instrumentation and analysis solutions that increase the productivity of assay development teams.

Takes ownership of all analysis of data from diagnostic instruments, including developing appropriate data analysis algorithms and methods.

Assists and educates assay development teams on data analysis and experimental design.

Provides technical leadership within product development core teams.

Partners with Software and Hardware Engineering staff on the necessary requirements for the assay. Is a member of the Tech Transfer team ensuring a smooth transition of the assay into the manufacturing area.

Provides technical expertise and support during the tech transfer operations.

Participates in special projects and assignments as assigned and / or required.

Education and Experience

Preferred Advanced degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields.

BS / MS with 10 years of experience or PhD with a minimum of 5 years prior assay development industry experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Prior documented Program leadership experience including full cycle management of product or program, leadership of lower-level scientific staff and participation in product transfer to manufacturing.

Prior experience in designing and developing Point-of-Care products strongly preferred.

Experience in applying analytical skills in experimental design.

Strong knowledge of statistical data analysis.

Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to effectively translate scientific and technical information to others.

Working Conditions

The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand / wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding.

The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations and communicate with people in an office environment.

The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The associate must occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds.

Laboratory personnel will be trained to work in Biosafety Level 2 laboratory settings and are required to follow all safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Lab process equipment may include analyzing and testing tools and the usage of chemicals and reagents. Lifting / carrying up to 25 pounds and process monitoring via visual inspection.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $97,020-$135,000 annually. At Mars, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more :

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition / Continuing Education Reimbursement

Life Assistance Program

Pet Care Discounts

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