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After reviewing all of the above, if you think you would be a good fit at PBL, please see our current openings below and apply for the position for which you are qualified.
R&D Scientist
Division: Product Research & Development - Assay Services (PRaDAS)
Reports to: Assay Development Group Leader
Summary: The R&D Scientist is responsible for the hands-on development of immunoassays, such as ELISAs and cell-based assays, for commercial production. This individual plans and executes assay development strategy and aids in the transfer of the assays to the Manufacturing department for final commercialization. The R&D Scientist is also responsible for development of custom assays and reagents for clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops immunoassays and cell-based assays for commercial markets
- Optimizes and verifies assay performance in multiple biological matrices from normal and diseased organisms
- Ensures robustness and ruggedness of assay performance to facilitate ease of large-scale manufacture
- Develops and screens new tools and reagents, such as by purification of antibodies, for assay suitability
- Develops and verifies new assay technologies
- Assists in the transfer and troubleshooting of assays developed within PRaDAS to the Manufacturing department
- Performs additional duties and/or other projects as required or assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Requirements:
- B.S. degree in biological sciences; advanced degree acceptable
- 1+ years of ELISA or other immunoassay development experience
- Experience with multiple immunoassay and cell-based assay formats preferred
- Ability to execute pipeline projects and effectively interpret, summarize, and report data to R&D management
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and the ability to work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills necessary
- Must be highly attentive to detail and well organized
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and GraphPad Prism
Physical Demands:
- Standard Office/Lab work demands
- No heavy lifting or carrying required
Work Environment:
- Office/Lab environment
- Will be notified of any potential harmful exposure
These job descriptions do not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and are subject to change by the employer at any time as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
If interested, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to hr@pblassaysci.com. Resumes submitted without a cover letter and salary requirements will not be considered.
We regret that we will not be able to respond to all applicants; only those of interest will be contacted.
