Scientist I, Immunoassay Development

Company: BD
Location: San Diego
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Summary BD is seeking a Scientist I to work within a team that develops new point-of-care assays for human in vitro diagnostic applications, using lateral-flow immunoassay technologies. The Scientist I will assist in the design, development, and qualification of new assays. The associate applies laboratory, scientific, and analytical skills to execute experiments. Works under the direction of Senior Scientists, Staff Scientists, or Sr. Staff Scientists. Job Description Duties and Responsibilities: - Utilizes a broad range of practical techniques in laboratory chemistry and biology. - Executes experiments and plans appropriate follow-up experiments. - Develops and/or adapts procedures to meet specific objectives and solve problems. - Summarizes studies in written and/or oral reports for peers and supervisor/manager. - Executes protocols for formal verification under Design Control. Might help draft protocols, reports, and other Design Control deliverables. - Is responsible for the maintenance of complex laboratory equipment and facilities. - Responsible for ordering and maintaining adequate quantities of laboratory supplies. - Might assist with product quality investigations. - Might also provide support in execution of clinical studies to validation system performance and assemble data in support of regulatory submissions. - Maintains current knowledge of major technological and scientific developments in relevant fields. Knowledge And Skills - Skilled with a variety of complex laboratory procedures and instruments. - Demonstrated ability to learn new laboratory procedures. - Experience with immunoassay and lateral-flow technologies required. Experience with diagnostic product development preferred. - Working knowledge of scientific method, experimental design, data analysis, and results interpretation. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team, under direction, and independently. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. Education And Experience - Minimum of BS or BA degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Minimum of 1 year of relevant academic, clinical, or industry lab work required. - Experience performing colloidal gold particle or enzymatic-based immunoassays utilizing environmental or human clinical specimens is preferred. - Experience with basic protein purification, electrophoresis and chromatographic techniques including HPLC and FPLC purification of proteins and antibodies is preferred. Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. Primary Work Location USA CA - San Diego (Diagnostic Sys.) Additional Locations Work Shift

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