R&D Scientist

Overview

Job Title: R&D Scientist
Location: Sparks, MD
Contract Term: 9+ Months
Weekly

Hours:

40.00 Hours [Mon - Fri]
Working Hours: Mon - Fri 7am to 4pm OR 8am to 5pm

The candidate will work as part of a team of scientists that develops automated assays using nucleic acid isolation and real-time amplification/detection technologies. Reporting to a team leader, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the design, development, integration and/or qualification of assays on automated clinical laboratory detection systems. The successful candidate may also be expected to provide support in execution of clinical studies to validate performance of the assays/systems and assemble relevant information in support of regulatory submissions.

• Utilize a broad range of practical techniques in molecular biology.
• Work under general supervision following established protocols and/or techniques.
• Develop/adapt procedures to meet specific objectives and solve problems.
• Work collaboratively or independently to apply scientific principles in the design and execution of experiments as well as the analysis and interpretation of experimental results.
• Collect and document experimental design, results and conclusions.
• Present experimental design, results and interpretation to peers and/or department leaders, either orally or in writing.
• Understand and leverage scientific principles and published research in molecular diagnostics.
• Provide technical input to other scientists within Research and Development and provide support to other functional groups.
• Draft protocols for and conduct validation studies as well as analyze and interpret results.

• Proficiency in a range of techniques in molecular biology including nucleic acid extraction and amplification is required.
• Meticulous technique in handling of nucleic acids is also required.
• Proficient in applying innovative approaches to problem solving.
• Good oral and written communication skills are necessary together with a history of self-motivation and work in a team environment.
• General knowledge in microbiology, virology and/or clinical laboratory science.
• Experience in handling of infectious biological samples and working in a cGMP environment are desirable.
• Experience in manipulation and processing of clinical specimens for the isolation of nucleic acids is advantageous.

• A degree in a biological science with at least one year of lab experience.
• Interest in medical device product development is a plus.

• Lab experience preferred.
• Prefers Industry experience vs Academic;
  Min 1 year Lab Experience Required.
• Not looking for someone who is too green and just out of school.
• Experience with instrumentation is a plus.
• Someone who can validate studies is preferred.
• Writing and executing protocol is preferred.
• This is more of a molecular biology role.

• Candidate will be pre-screened with a phone interview.
• If the candidate passes the phone screen, an in-person interview will be requested.