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Research Associate/Senior Research Associate (emeryville)
By | February 25, 2010
ProGenTech is pre-commercial stage venture backed company focused on entering the worldwide Molecular Diagnostic Market with its proprietary instrument and reagent systems in the next 24 months. The company has recently attracted a biotech industry veteran to lead the enterprise while also adding Fortune 50 diagnostics industry expertise to its Board of Directors. The company has secured key partnerships which will accelerate the route toward its targeted markets. The company now has a need for acquiring foundational talent for its strategic marketing group which will be setting forth product and market strategies critical for product launch success.
The candidate must have assay development and systems integration experience. The position is based in Emeryville, California and will be moving to Hayward in Q3 2010, with work also performed in Campbell, California. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of products from concept to commercialization. ProGenTech Limited provides competitive salary and a full range of benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Designs, plans and executes assigned research and/or development-related experiments/projects utilizing established and innovative procedures.
Applies scientific knowledge and accumulated experience to complete projects.
Works with project manager and other team members such as engineering groups to plan, execute and deliver experimental results and solutions on schedule.
Preparation of design history file reports to document development and validation studies
Serves as a resource to other departments (e.g., Manufacturing/Operations, Quality, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs), provides timely response and follow-ups.
Serve as an internal source of scientific expertise regarding assay development and system integration
Manage and analyze experimental data; present experimental results at internal meetings and scientific conferences.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
Background and education in the areas of biology, molecular biology, genetics, or biochemistry.
Molecular Biology applications such as real-time PCR, reverse transcription, nucleic acid isolation, primer design, and related procedures.
Effective interpersonal skills to work in a multidisciplinary team consisting of engineers, chemists, and molecular biologists.
Assay development from product concept to commercialization.
Strong organizational, analytical and record-keeping skills.
Significant data analysis abilities including graphing and presentation skills.
Experience with systems integration involving platforms and assays.
Working knowledge of bioanalytical techniques and GLP.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in an ISO 13485, ISO 9001:2000 and FDA Regulated industry preferred.
Experience in a start-up environment is a plus.
If you have these qualifications and know that you will thrive in such an environment, please submit your resume for consideration.
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