What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist, R&D position at BioGX?
Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year
BioGX is a global molecular diagnostics company focused on the health and safety of communities all over the world. We design, develop and manufacture products and devices for Clinical, Water Quality, Food Safety and Pharma Quality. We are headquartered in Birmingham, AL.
Purpose Of The Position
Perform laboratory research to develop multiplex PCR tests for a variety of real-time PCR platforms. Involves use of both automated and non-automated PCR instruments. Includes planning experiments, scientific literature research to evaluate and select target sequences of interest, analysis of data, documentation of research, and transfer of developed tests. Includes preparation of protocols, reports, and other documented information that meet QMS requirements.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities (other Duties May Be Assigned)
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
BioGX is a global molecular diagnostics company focused on the health and safety of communities all over the world. We design, develop and manufacture products and devices for Clinical, Water Quality, Food Safety and Pharma Quality. We are headquartered in Birmingham, AL.
Purpose Of The Position
Perform laboratory research to develop multiplex PCR tests for a variety of real-time PCR platforms. Involves use of both automated and non-automated PCR instruments. Includes planning experiments, scientific literature research to evaluate and select target sequences of interest, analysis of data, documentation of research, and transfer of developed tests. Includes preparation of protocols, reports, and other documented information that meet QMS requirements.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities (other Duties May Be Assigned)
- Uses chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology knowledge to solve the range of development problems associated with genetic tests for the presence of specific DNA and RNA sequences.
- Supervises R&D staff, works in laboratory, participates on product transfer teams.
- Carries out design of experiments (D.O.E.) studies needed to establish robust PCR-based genetic test performance and uses experimental results to develop raw material requirements, product performance specifications, product packaging requirements, stability characteristics, and product's manufacturing release test criteria.
- Carries out feasibility and development experiments, protocols, procedures, and report writing supporting product development for timely completion of project(s).
- Maintains current knowledge of competitive technologies, new principles and theories relevant to product R&D and commercialization.
- May train, motivate, and develop R&D staff.
- Document experimental protocols, results of studies and process design/development history to meet QMS requirements.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Experience of nucleic acid, PCR-based diagnostic test product development experience.
- Experienced with DNA and RNA sample processing and sample stabilization procedures, and with BSL2 procedures and safe handling of human blood and fluids to obtain purified nucleic acids for use in test procedures.
- Well organized and efficient with handling multiple tasks at the same time.
- Technician supervisory experience.
- Experienced with short, intermediate and longer term project planning and clinical research.
- Fluent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment, with the ability to relate to both highly educated and unskilled team members.
- Ability to handle and resolve conflicts and work under stressful conditions.
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000
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