What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist position at 6270, Roche?
The Position
The Scientist position is responsible for planning, executing and analyzing innovative scientific experiments leading to development and integration of new molecular diagnostic assays and manufacturing process improvements for molecular diagnostic products. Specifically, this individual works cross-functionally to investigate, ideate solutions, and implement product and process improvements. The individual also provides stability testing for new products and surveillance testing for on market products.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Investigate modifying existing chemistries and alternative chemistries to improve detection technology into current and future microfluidic platforms
Initiates, directs and executes innovative scientific research and/or development strategies; can act as technical lead for a development project
Identifies and solves problems in experimental designs.
Investigates, creates, and develops new methods and technologies for project advancement.
Independently plans and designs experiments; critically analyzes complex data.
Able to independently drive results, and is collaborative within and between teams to achieve departmental goals
Open minded and pragmatic in planning experiments and interpreting data, seeking to achieve the most information with the least burdensome approach
Maintains high level of expertise through scientific literature and competitor products.
Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies.
May supervise junior associates in daily experiments & troubleshooting.
May contribute toward or produce invention disclosures, patents and publication.
Assignments are broad in nature, usually requiring significant originality and ingenuity
Education and Experience:
BS/MS or Ph.D. in Organic chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry or a related field
Based on level of degree achieved - BS ten (10 ) years of experience; MS five (5 ) or PhD one or more (1 ) years of experience as a scientist in medical diagnostic product development, customer or manufacturing technical support
Skills – Technical & General :
Experience or familiarity with molecular biology techniques is essential
Experience or familiarity with bioinformatics and PCR is essential
Experience with method development and performing analytical tests
Established technical expertise; serves as a resource to other groups.
Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of a particular field of specialization to the completion of complex assignments.
Demonstrates competence in data analysis, research design and the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for products, systems or technologies.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate, prioritize and handle multiple changing projects and priorities.
Proven ability to lead and provide work direction to junior associates.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $73,200 - $135,900. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits
Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting
Who we are
GenMark is now a proud member of the Roche Group, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. As a global leader in healthcare, Roche Diagnostics offers a broad portfolio of products, tools and services that help in the prevention, diagnosis and management of diseases like HPV, HIV, hepatitis and diabetes as well as other medical conditions, such as fertility and blood coagulation. With the addition of GenMark to the Roche Group, syndromic infectious disease diagnostics is now added to the long list of disease states and conditions that the Roche Group addresses. GenMark’s ePlex true sample-to-answer system 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 true sample-to-answer solution designed to improve patient care, reduce costs, and increase lab efficiency. GenMark is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
GenMark is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $73,200 - $135,900