Scientist, Assay Development

Company: GenMark Diagnostics, Inc.
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Do you want to join a team that is changing the diagnostics landscape and revolutionizing patient care?! As a member of GenMark's team, we combine out-of-the-box thinkers and game-changing technology to revolutionize patient care. Our work atmosphere is dynamic, fast-paced, and patient-focused. We encourage teamwork, while reinforcing the importance of individuality, and encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit. GenMark's culture is at the core of what we do, fostering an environment that embraces teamwork, accountability, individuality, and entrepreneurial spirit. We are committed to empowering our people to grow and carve exciting career paths, while having access to a broad and exciting array of experiences. We are rapidly expanding and searching for proven Scientists--who want to join us on the journey to improve patient care, and also help us grow our leadership position in a very dynamic marketplace. WHAT YOU'LL DO AT GENMARK! As a part of the Assay Development team, the--Scientist will report to the Manager, Assay Development. The scientist will serve as a day-to-day technical leader and resource for junior associates in developing new technologies for ePlex application. A unique career opportunity to leverage your background and skills in molecular diagnostics, to enhance and build your career by working cross-functionally as a hands-on technical leader. If you seek a dynamic role where your contributions will pave the way in developing new IVD products on cutting edge technology systems, join us at Genmark. Critical factors to success include:

• Investigates, creates, and develops new methods and technologies for project advancement through a combination of individual studies and team research
• Analyzes and compiles experimental data and reports and records results in laboratory notebook.
• Prepares documents, including data summaries, reports, SOPs and procedures
• Presents work at meetings as required, and proposes new strategies and methods to address immediate and upcoming technical issues
• Determines strategic approach to experimental design
• Integrates results with project and division objectives
• Maintains high level of expertise through scientific literature, competitor products, and seminars, and serves as technical expert within assay development groups and across other internal departments
• May contribute toward or produce invention disclosures, patents and publications
• Provides work direction and coaching for junior level Research Associates as needed
• Interacts with other internal departments, as necessary, to plan and expedite project objectives
• Assignments are broad in nature, usually requiring significant originality and ingenuity PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • BS/MS or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry or a related field. Ph.D. preferred.
  • Based on level of degree achieved- BS ten (10+) years of experience; MS five (5+) or PhD one or more (1+) years of laboratory experience. Molecular diagnostics product development experience preferred.
  • Solid understanding and hands on experience in biological sample handling, nucleic acid purification, amplification and detection
  • Demonstrated expertise in isothermal amplification or other advanced nucleic acid amplification technologies
  • Knowledge of analytical test methods based CLSI & FDA guidelines is a plus
  • Write and revise protocols and reports for FDA analytical studies
  • Demonstrates mastery in data analysis (including various statistical analyses and DOE), research design, and evaluation of new techniques & procedures for products, systems or technologies
  • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate, prioritize and handle multiple changing projects and priorities
  • Provide recommendations/observation to scientific staff/management on projects and issues
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; preparation of documents, including data summaries, reports and procedures
  • Ability to work collaboratively fostering professional, constructive relationships as part of a team while also working independently to produce data and meet challenging timelines and goals ABOUT GENMARK GenMark's ePlex true sample-to-answer system symbolizes the evolution of eSensor technology combined with digital microfluidics. ePlex offers unique solutions to address the most significant challenges facing clinical laboratories, while supporting hospital systems to deliver patient-centered, value-based care. ePlex streamlines the diagnostic workflow from physician order entry to the final test report and is the only true sample-to-answer solution designed to improve patient care, reduce costs, and increase lab efficiency. GenMark is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.

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