Scientist I Research Solutions
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Job Description
Your role:
At MilliporeSigma the Scientist I Research Solutions will support the SMC Singleplex Assay Development Team. He/she will be working independently to develop immunoassays for use on MilliporeSigma SMC Immunoassay platform. This is a highvisibility handson bench laboratory position that includes designing and performing experiments analyzing resultant data writing reports and presenting results to peers within MilliporeSigma academic partners or corporate partners. Tasks will include but are not limited to: assay feasibility assay development optimization reagent formulation guard band and stability studies sample testing verification and validation studies.
Responsibilities:
- Follow established assay development standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a fastpaced highenergy environment.
- Analysis of human specimens (serum plasma CSF tissue lysates etc. for specific analytes using SMC or other immunoassay.
- Plan and execute experiments that support investigations into new biomarker assays including understanding potential interfering proteins and sourcing appropriate antibodies & reagents.
- Critically analyze summarize and report data generated from experiments draw conclusions from experimental results recommend and execute followup actions with consideration of prior experimental findings (self and others) with minimal supervision. Propose new investigations based on experimental findings.
- Present data at Team meetings or to small focus groups that may include representatives from other departments and/or outside parties. Participate in and may lead brainstorming and troubleshooting sessions. May represent the Company in external relationships including communications with instrument manufacturers suppliers of critical components potential partners and evaluation sites.
- Facilitate the transfer of developed assays to Manufacturing including involvement in the completion and release of enabling documentation for newly developed assays by ensuring all relevant technical information is incorporated into the appropriate documents.
- Maintain familiarity with current technology related information literature and theories. Demonstrate scientific creativity and understanding of the principles requirements and practices of immunoassay development. Conduct project related information searches literature searches and may be involved in review for project specifications and initiation. Contribute to scientific publications posters and conferences when appropriate
May have to work nonstandard hours; for example second shift some weekends as needed to meet deadlines.
Who You Are:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Microbiology Immunology Cell Biology Biochemistry or other related Science Discipline with 3 years experience with immunoassay development and assay validation for biomarker assays or bioanalytical analysis with experience in at least one of the following assay formats: magnetic particle (e.g. MilliporeSigma Erenna or Luminex platform) ECL or ELISA or a Masters degree in Microbiology Immunology Cell Biology Biochemistry or other related Biological Sciences discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD with 3 years experience Masters degree with 7 years experience or Bachelors degree with 10 years industry experience in a regulated environment (InVitro Diagnostic (IVD) immunoassay development experience)
- Experience with RTPCR
- Experience with Gate Review Product Development Process from Assay Development to Manufacturing/Operations desired
- Proven success in preclinical / clinical immunoassay development
- Demonstrated understanding of Oncology Cardio & Metabolic Disease
- Working knowledge of statistics Design of Experimentation (DOE) etc.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Excel PowerPoint and Word programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to understand prepare and communicate technical scientific information to a wide range of audiences
- Demonstrate technical proficiency scientific creativity collaboration with others and can work independently
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Employment Type
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