R&D Scientist II

Job Description

R&D Scientist II

Exact Schedule - 8am-5pm M-F

Fully onsite

Pay Range: $35 - $40.00/hr on W2

How will you make an impact?

Niche Diagnostics within the Clinical Diagnostics Division of *** Scientific is seeking a highly motivated, innovative and experienced professional to join the Research and Development department at Fremont, California.

This is a hands-on bench scientist position. Responsible for research and development to support the creation of new in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) immunoassay products. The ideal candidate shall have excellent hands-on lab skills, strong documentation skills, demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data to draw conclusions and make recommendations, and strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

What will you do?

• Contribute to the development of new immunoassay products for drug of abuse testing.
• Screen antibodies for performance in new immunoassay products. May work with Senior scientist in the production of new antibodies.
• Contribute to the design of new immunoassay products, conducting experiments under the guidance of more senior scientists.
• Create test protocols and execute the benchtop testing in the lab against those protocols. Plan day-to-day tasks without direct guidance.
• Formulate and optimize reagents for clinical analyzer testing, maintaining meticulous records in your lab notebook.
• Review experimental results to confirm data accuracy, perform data analysis and make recommendations based on those results.
• Perform all work in compliance with FDA Design Control guidance, ISO standards, cGMP, and other applicable regulations in the performance of your responsibilities.
• Perform other responsibilities to support the needs of the department as assigned.
• Maintain a constant focus on safety in the lab and within the site.
• Demonstrate a strong continuous improvement focus and execution of improvement projects.
  
  

How will you get here?

• Bachelor in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology or other related life science discipline with a minimum of 2 years of IVD product development experience. Or, M.S. or a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology/related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Hands-on lab skills and experience is required with a strong desire to work in the lab.
• Self-motivated, independent and a proactive driving force of efficient execution.
• Must be willing to take direction from a Senior Scientist/Project Technical Lead in the execution of lab studies.
• Experience working with biological materials is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work constructively on a team is required.
• Ability to use word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software is required.
• Good organization and time management skills are required.
• Strong preference will be given to those candidates having hands-on lab-based experience in IVD assay development from concept through development to commercialization.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with immunoassay techniques and antibody-based technology is preferred.
• Knowledge of FDA/ISO design control and regulatory requirements related to IVD products is preferred.
• Patience and willingness to learn are a must.