Job Description

How Will You Make an Impact?
The Scientist II, Molecular Biology, will take a leading role in verification and validation (V&V) and change validation of instrument systems with the emphasis on molecular biology and biochemistry. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise on a project and department level and will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and multidisciplinary team. The successful individual is required to exhibit a results-oriented demeanor with the ability to thrive in the fast-paced environment of biotechnology.

The Scientist II will specifically work on protein analytical and imaging systems and, therefore, will have extensive experience in protein laboratory methods and various imaging applications. On top of that, successful candidate will possess good practical knowledge of other molecular biology techniques, such as PCR, qPCR, sample prep. The Scientist II will possess the technical capacity to develop experimental hypotheses, design and perform experiments, analyze data sets, and write protocols and reports.

What will you do?

• Leads V&V activities for new and change validation for existing instrumentation based on Protein Analysis, Fluorescent Imaging, PCR, qPCR, and other molecular biology methods.
• Represents verification and validation function on a project core team.
• Personally conducts experiments using molecular biology methods (Protein Analysis, Sample imaging, PCR, qPCR, etc.).
• Maintains accurate laboratory records and data
• Exercises independent judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Problem solving using knowledge of technical product details, design control and basic regulatory issues.
• Designs and conducts experiments independently and writes procedures, protocols and reports.
• Possesses strong knowledge of digital literacy and can manage and analyze data sets.
• May lead training and mentoring of junior scientists; may review and approve junior scientist's work.
• Adheres to internal policies and procedures, as well as external quality standards.

• Required -Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or similar (at upper second-class level) with 4 years of experience. Fresh Ph.D. are welcomed.

• Extensive hands-on experience with molecular biology methods.
• Experience with analytical techniques used for antibody/protein analysis
• Experience with statistics packages, e.g. JMP, Minitab.

• Able to design, plan and execute experiments for proof-of-concept testing.
• Able to write test plan & report, design test matrix, develop test protocols.
• Possess good laboratory and documentation practices.
• Knowledge of IVD process for MDx and experienced at working at ISO 13485 will be an advantage.