Research Scientist - MCED Assay Development

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The Research Scientist works both independently and collaboratively on multiple assay development projects, taking an active role in planning projects and experiments and often serving as the technical lead responsible for successful execution. The position requires making detailed observations, analyzing data, and interpreting results to solve complex scientific problems, translating research ideas and concepts into the product development pipeline towards development of oncology diagnostic assay products.

• Work on complex scientific problems that require strong analytical thinking and creative problem solving.
• Independently design, execute, and analyze bench-level experiments, operating and maintaining relevant scientific instrumentation and escalating issues as needed.
• Apply and optimize existing methods and technologies while proposing and evaluating new experimental approaches.
• Exercise sound judgment within established practices and policies to select methods, interpret data, and drive to clear, actionable conclusions.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant laboratory documentation in accordance with legal, ISO, and QSR requirements.
• Contribute scientific insight to project planning and experimental design, generating and communicating development plans for key project components.
• Prepare clear reports and presentations of results, conclusions, and next steps for technical teams and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional project teams to achieve departmental and project objectives.

• Ability to identify complex scientific or technical problems and drive them to effective solutions.
• Ability to organize, present, and clearly convey moderate issues and technical problems to a range of audiences.
• Strong collaboration skills across team, department, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to effectively work on several varied projects at one time, with frequently changing priorities.
• Commitment to upholding company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Ability to support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work at a computer or mobile device and perform typing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to perform fine and gross motor tasks, including grasping, pinching, turning with hand/arm, and reaching above shoulder height.
• Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use near vision to view samples and other materials at close range.
• Ability to comply with all applicable personal protective equipment requirements.

• May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.
• Ability and means to travel between local Exact Sciences locations as needed.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of working time away from the primary work location, which may include overnight and weekend travel.

• PhD in life sciences, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical/physical/biological science, or related field; or Master’s degree in life sciences, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical/physical/biological science, or related field and 4 years of related experience in lieu of a PhD; or Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical/physical/biological science, or related field and 6 years of related experience in lieu of PhD.
• 1+ years of experience in medical…