Sr Development Scientist

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This position supports Product Development from late concept through clinical validation and is located in Tucson, Arizona.  The successful candidate will work with a team of development scientists to bring novel molecular assays through validation, FDA approval, and commercialization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Supports molecular diagnostic assay development from late concept through clinical validation.
• Works with a group of development scientists to bring novel molecular assays through validation, FDA approval and commercialization.
• Collaborates with external research and clinical investigators.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: 

Master’s Degree in Genetics, Molecular, and Cellular Biology or related field plus 5+ years of industrial experience or Ph.D. with 2+ years industrial experience

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience managing time and projects to meet deadlines.
• Experience with developing IVD products and design controls required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (position requirements at entry):

• NexGen Sequencing (MiSeq, HiSeq, IonTorrent), gene expression and multiplexed assays.
• Product development and design controls for in vitro diagnostics.
• Excellent teamwork across functional groups.
• Ability to initiate, execute and direct scientific research and development activities.
• Understanding of risk management concepts.
• Ability to contribute novel ideas to solve problems both technical and organizational.
• Ability to independently set and carry out objectives, and assess project risks.
• Ability to make detailed experimental observations, review and analyze data, and interpret experimental results.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENT:

• Weekend and evening work required in order to meet deadlines.
• Work is indoors in a seasonally heated and airconditioned environment.
• The position is sedentary and requires typing and the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 lbs. 
• Occasional travel is required