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SENIOR SCIENTIST/SCIENTIST (campbell)

By | August 27, 2009

ProGenTech Limited, a life science and molecular diagnostics company committed to developing next generation instrumentation for nucleic acid and protein purification and molecular diagnostic testing, seeks a senior scientist/scientist to be a part of the company’s ongoing molecular diagnostic program. The candidate will perform daily experiments and coordinate with the engineering team on development and integration. See www.progentech.com for our company profile.

The candidate must have assay development and systems integration experience. The position is based in Emeryville, California, 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

• MS or PhD in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry or related discipline.

• Experience in a commercial setting that involved bringing a product to market

• 5-10+ years research or experience in the area of assay development and systems integration

• 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.

• 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.

• Proven experimental skills with an affinity for and a comfort level with quantitative and qualitative analysis.

• Experienced in delivering products to a cGMP regulated market, including development through the verification and validation process, premarket testing and regulatory compliance.

• Experience in an ISO 13485, ISO 9001:2000 and FDA Regulated industry preferred.

• Experience in a start-up environment is a plus.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of molecular diagnostic assays from concept to commercialization. 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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