R&D Scientist II
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Job Summary
Drive Innovation in Molecular Diagnostics R&D!
MMQCI is seeking an eager scientist to provide support for new product development and validation of quality control products for clinical molecular diagnostic tests.
What You Will Get to Do:
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WhyYoullLove Working Here
Benefits We Offer
Medical dental and visioninsurance
401(k)
Profit Sharing Plan
Vacation
Holidays
Sick leave
Get to know the MMQCI team!
Molecular Quality Controls Inc. (MMQCI) designs develops manufactures and
markets unique quality control products used by hospital laboratories tomonitorthe accuracy of tests for inherited disease pharmacogenetics oncology and infectious diseases. MMQCI has developed technologies to stabilize DNA and RNA for use as quality controls and continues to pursue the discovery of novel techniques useful for the development of new quality control products.
MMQCI is conveniently located in beautiful southern coastal Maine minutes from the MaineTurnpike Portland International Jetport and less than 2 hours from by are fabulous Portland restaurants sandy beaches and a plentiful supply of Maine lobsters! Many terrific outdoor activities are easily accessible including hiking biking kayaking fishingskiingand state-of-the-artfacilitylocatedin Saco right next to the Eastern Trail. Come join us!
MMQCI is seeking an eager scientist to provide support for new product development and validation of quality control products for clinical molecular diagnostic tests.
What You Will Get to Do:
- Design develop andvalidatenew quality control products for molecular diagnostic tests under the guidance of R&D leadership in compliance with cGMP FDA 21 CFR 820 ISO 13485 and MMQCIs Quality System; prepare reports and documentation to support quality audits
- Conduct complex laboratory procedures and analyses using a range of manual molecular biology techniques and instrumentation;identifyexperimental issues and troubleshoot problems using established knowledge and skills
- Designoptimalsequences and engineer complex DNA constructs using public databases to support the development of control products
- Collaborate and communicate regularly with other departments to ensuretimelydelivery ofhigh-qualityproducts
- Organize and analyze data interpret results and recommend future experiments and product improvements
- Establishvalidate perform and interpret molecular clinical assays including multiple amplification technologies and detailed sequence analysis using alignment software such asGeneiousPrime
- Maintain awareness of current literature related to molecular techniques and clinical laboratory quality control practices
- Contribute to technical writing for abstracts posters and scientific manuscripts for publication or presentation at technical conferences
Required Skills & Experience:
- B.A. or B.S. in Biology Chemistry or a related field with a minimum of 35 years of experience in a relevant discipline or a Ph.D. with 12 years of relevant experience
- Strongknowledge of general molecular biology techniques including cloning sequencing amplification and electrophoresis
- Previousproduct development experience or experience working in aGMP regulatedenvironment preferred
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to perform laboratory procedures accurately and reproducibly
- Works efficiently whilemaintaininghigh-qualitystandards
- Strong work ethic and sense of ownership
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present results andcollaborate withteam members at all levels
- Demonstrated ability to innovate and contributenew ideas
WhyYoullLove Working Here
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing diagnostic company
- Collaborative mission-driven team environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits
Benefits We Offer
Medical dental and visioninsurance
401(k)
Profit Sharing Plan
Vacation
Holidays
Sick leave
Get to know the MMQCI team!
Molecular Quality Controls Inc. (MMQCI) designs develops manufactures and
markets unique quality control products used by hospital laboratories tomonitorthe accuracy of tests for inherited disease pharmacogenetics oncology and infectious diseases. MMQCI has developed technologies to stabilize DNA and RNA for use as quality controls and continues to pursue the discovery of novel techniques useful for the development of new quality control products.
MMQCI is conveniently located in beautiful southern coastal Maine minutes from the MaineTurnpike Portland International Jetport and less than 2 hours from by are fabulous Portland restaurants sandy beaches and a plentiful supply of Maine lobsters! Many terrific outdoor activities are easily accessible including hiking biking kayaking fishingskiingand state-of-the-artfacilitylocatedin Saco right next to the Eastern Trail. Come join us!
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