Senior Scientist

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare, run and analyze flow cytometry samples.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols of R&D projects.
• Provide technical expertise for flow cytometry troubleshooting.
• Effectively coordinate and establish effective working relationships and processes with other functional areas associated with the R&D activities, including Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Marketing, Manufacturing, Medical Affairs, etc.

Education And Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the Life Sciences with 3+ years related professional experience in an academic clinical research setting, clinical/diagnostic laboratory, or pharmaceutical/biotechnology R&D environment).
• Proven experience in process excellence in an R&D environment.
• Knowledge of Flow Cytometry instruments and applications (immunology).
• Knowledge of biostatistical methods and data analysis experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Effective analytical and problem solving skills.
• Effective organization and planning skills.
• Experience training bench-level personnel and leading projects.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethics.

Preferred

• M.Sc. in Life Sciences or a combination of education.
• One to two years’ experience in IVD product development.
• Ability to influence through effective communication.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication/presentation skills.
• Knowledge of clinical and/or research laboratory environment and quality control procedures.
• Expertise in design of experimental procedures and search literature for targeted information.
• Strong, proven product development knowledge of processes, measures, etc. (phase gated development systems).