Clinical Application Scientist lll

AIM OF THE POSITION

The Clinical Application Scientist (CAS) is an interdisciplinary role performing a variety of procedures involving molecular techniques and supporting laboratory duties. The CAS I is responsible for enabling customer success by providing technical training and support for Agendia products.

POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION

1. Reports to Manager Product Support

2. Cooperates with all departments across the organization

3. Participates in:

- Department meetings

- Project meetings

- Validations/Verifications

- Project groups

- Quality Control

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Support:

Provides comprehensive technical training and support for Agendias decentralized technology including laboratory and software training

Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for customers in person or via phone email or web

Provide pre and post technical and scientific presentations on the use of Agendias decentralized technology

Execute laboratory projects that include demonstrations feasibility studies new product evaluation validation and contract research services

Implement training plans and courses for internal and external customers

Participate in new product development projects as a representative of the technical support team

Assist in the creation and review of technical materials including manuals notes and presentations

Provides technical expertise and acts as a resource for laboratory support personnel

Laboratory Activities:

Provides technical expertise and acts as a resource for laboratory licensed and non-licensed personnel

Maintains laboratory logs according to Good Documentation Practices

Perform diagnostic laboratory activities on the basis of standard operating procedures as needed

Assists for troubleshooting identifying root cause and implementing corrective actions

Performs various maintenance and/or housekeeping tasks to keep laboratory clean and ensure functionality of equipment

Performs all aspects of laboratory procedures following safety guidelines and adhering to

protocols as it pertains to Agendia Inc.s health and safety policies and procedures

Responsible for assigned projects (instrument comparisons instrument calibrations staff schedules process improvement lab training and competency assay or instrument validation quality control etc.)

Professional:

Adhere to various federal and state laws regulations and guidelines (e.g. California labor laws OSHA CUA College of American Pathologist and New York State Department of Health GLP GCP HIPAA ISO 13485 and other as applicable).

Exhibit ethical and professional behavior at all times

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times

The above listing represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

KEY CONTACTS

Internal

o Works closely with the Laboratory Operations team cross-functionally with R&D Product Support Product Development Quality/Regulatory and Commercial teams.

o This position may interact with all departments within the company.

External

o Work closely with external customers and OEM vendors

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree required

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) License or any other specialist license that can perform high complexity molecular testing.

EXPERIENCE

1 years clinical laboratory experience with a Bachelors degree or 0 years clinical lab experience with a Masters degree.

Must have experience with molecular diagnostic techniques working with databases microarray analysis Next Generation Sequencing working with quality systems lab automation and statistical analysis and/or software.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required

Proficient with general lab best practices and common Molecular Biology techniques

Exceptionally knowledgeable of all techniques involving DNA/RNA extractions PCR and RT-PCR reactions sequencing and other molecular genetic techniques

Ability to learn develop and/or modify procedures for new processes and products

Strong analytical critical thinking and troubleshooting skills

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to handle biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals

Read analyze and interpret Operating Procedures instructions technical procedures

Maintain QC/QA data records and review documentation for compliance

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations

Computer Skills: Familiar with the Microsoft Windows environment and Office applications. Ability to operate as an independent contributor and in a collaborative environment

PRIVACY NOTICE: To review the California privacy notice click here: Employees must not be classified as an excluded individual who is prohibited from participation in any Federal health care program.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES/DESIRED SKILLS

Strong communication skills able to transfer knowledge

Meticulous detail oriented

Collaborative team player

Accountable meets deadlines for deliverables

Responsive responds in a timely manner

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

General office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY/WORK CONDITIONS

Standing sitting walking bending reaching manual manipulation and lifting up to 15 pounds.

All candidates must take a color vision test.

Must follow lab safety practices when working in freezer or with hazardous materials including use of personal protective equipment such as: gloves lab coats and safety glasses

Must be able to read and understand scientific and complex directions.

TRAVEL

This position requires travel up to 50% including international travel.

OTHER DUTIES

Other duties as required.