Senior R&D Associate - Molecular Assay Development

Senior R&D Associate – Molecular Assay Development

Fluxergy is a rapidly growing in vitro diagnostics company innovating on the cutting‑edge of laboratory testing. We are developing the first and only multi‑modal point‑of‑care platform that enables molecular, clinical chemistry, immunoassay, and hematology testing on the same system.

Our platform spans the clinical, veterinary, and food safety industries. The company is founded on a strong engineering foundation, with a focus on critical thinking, pragmatic problem solving, transparency, and flexibility.

As a Senior R&D Associate, you will work in an interdisciplinary team of life scientists and engineers to help optimize and develop new diagnostic assays across multiple detection methods and target markets. You will design, conduct, analyze, and document experiments supporting the development of new molecular assays from feasibility through validation for the Fluxergy platform.

• Research oriented
• Problem solving
• Detail oriented
• Analytical
• Collaborative

• Work with an interdisciplinary team to support the development of new diagnostic assays using various detection methods for various target markets.
• Perform extensive sequence analysis and design qPCR assays, validating designs and concepts.
• Develop and maintain documentation of product development per company procedures.
• Bring products from design to validation under Design Control per FDA 21
  
  CFR
  820 regulations, preparing appropriate reports.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate within the department, leading by example as a team player.
• Follow project timelines and manage time to ensure deliverables meet target dates.
• Run experiments in the lab, including pipetting, biosafety cabinet work, and using various laboratory tools and equipment.
• Analyze data generated from experiments, using numerical methods and generating thoughtful interpretations.
• Participate in design validation activities, including clinical trials, in‑house trials, data analysis, and report writing.

• BS or MS in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience; at least 1 year of lab experience, preferably in the biotech industry.
• Hands‑on lab experience.
• Demonstrated experience in time management and meeting deadlines.
• Experience with experimental design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to make detailed observations, review, analyze, and interpret data.
• Bonus:
  Experience developing LDT/IVD products and design controls.

• Recruiter interview
• Hiring manager interview
• On‑site interview
• Decision

• 99 % medical benefit premiums paid by Fluxergy, covering employee, partner, and dependents.
• 100 % dental and vision premiums paid for employee, partner, and dependents.
• 100 % life insurance premiums paid for the employee.

• 15 paid vacation days
• 2‑week paid winter break
• 7 company paid holidays
• 5 paid sick days

• Wear many hats / accelerate your career growth!
• Flat organization by design – lots of visibility.
• Many current leaders started their career with Fluxergy.

Fluxergy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

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