Senior Scientist Functional MDT

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Position Summary:

We are looking for a driven talented Senior Scientist to join our Functional Method Development & Transfer (MDT) team. Functional MDT is a center of excellence (COE) for functional test method development qualification/validation and transfer that supports new product introduction (NPI) early access releases cost savings and on-market investigations.

This role is a highly collaborative hands-on position that partners cross-functionally with R&D/Development Quality Production/Manufacturing Ops and engineering groups to ensure robust compliant and seamless transfer of test methods into QC/production environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead functional method development optimization and transfer activities for complex biological workflows (e.g. sequencing/workflow-based functional assays used for QC release and investigations).
• Design and execute controlled experiments (including DOEs and gauge R&R studies) to develop/optimize manufacturing- and QC-ready workflows and test methods.
• Plan and execute method qualification/validation activities and ensure documentation/data packages meet applicable requirements for regulated environments.
• Own and drive end-to-end transfer readiness: method transfer deliverables QC onboarding training and transfer communications (e.g. transfer packages checklists and transfer presentations
• Provide technical leadership for QC equipment and software onboarding/validation needed to execute functional workflows and enable QC-ready results reporting.
• Collect analyze interpret and review test data perform primary technical review and generate/approve technical reports and documents (protocols reports WIs troubleshooting guides) per good documentation practices.
• Partner cross-functionally as a liaison between development and manufacturing/QC teams; influence technical direction align stakeholders and unblock transfer risks
• Mentor and develop others (Scientists/Associates); set technical standards and best practices for functional method development and transfer execution.

Listed responsibilities are an essential but not exhaustive list of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships across multiple departments.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment; easily adaptable to changing priorities.
• Experience in a wide-variety of molecular biology methods for nucleic acid analysis and manipulation including DNA and RNA purification amplification labeling hybridization etc.
• Experience with next generation sequencing technologies. Experience with automation and data analysis tools highly desired.
• Experimentation & statistics: DOE mindset measurement systems thinking (gauge R&R) data trending and evidence-based recommendations.
• Transfer execution excellence: protocol-driven execution acceptance criteria readiness checks Be a highly competent investigator able to troubleshoot and quickly solve challenges
• Solid understanding of DNA and RNA preparation techniques.
• Demonstrate capability to support the process and/or test methods development activities.

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Highly Desired:

• Experience in editing or troubleshooting automation methods/workflows
• Knowledgeable of electronic change management and document management systems; knowledgeable of ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledgeable of ISO 13485 ISOCFR 820 / 11 or other regulatory requirements and its application

Education / Experience:

B.S./M.S. in Biochemistry Chemistry Biological Sciences Physical Chemistry or equivalent disciplines with 6 years of experience.

The estimated base salary range for the Senior Scientist - Functional MDT role based in the United States of America is: $98400 - $147600. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. The range reflects longterm growth in the role. Most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience skills location and internal equity. Additionally all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work including access to genomics sequencing family planning health/dental/vision retirement benefits and paid time off.

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