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Job Description
Job Title: Scientist III, R&D
Pay Rate: /hr
When you join us at , you'll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
West Hills, CA / Transplant Diagnostics (TDX)
Under the One Lambda brand name, TDX develops and distributes a comprehensive line of typing and antibody detection products, laboratory instrumentation, and computer software that are used in the field of transplantation to simplify and automate testing procedures and final test evaluations.
How will you make an impact?
The Scientist III, Molecular Biology serves as a technical lead to explore new technologies and identify creative and robust solutions to overcome current technological limitations in molecular diagnostic products for transplant medicine. As a member of the Molecular Biology R&D team, you will be responsible for designing and performing experiments and conducting data analysis for research, development, improvement, and troubleshooting of HLA gene typing products or related projects. You will need to be self-motivated and handle independent tasks with the understanding of how those tasks tie into the bigger picture.
What will you do?
Design and conduct experiments for the development, improvement, and troubleshooting of molecular diagnostic products in the field of transplantation
Analyze data, compile, compose and present reports on a regular basis
Assist in all validation and verification efforts as well as maintenance of documents, equipment and reagents
Assist in feasibility studies for new projects
Function as a lead for time-sensitive projects and provide support to immediate team for successful completion of projects
Prepare SOPs, study plans, reports and other internal documents
Participate in interdepartmental activities and research efforts, and work effectively with cross-functional teams
Conduct literature search, proactively monitor relevant diagnostic market, propose ideas for innovation, and write proposals for grants or manripts for publication
How will you get here?
Education
B.S. in the Biological Sciences is required. Graduate degree in Biological Science is preferred. Molecular Biology degree preferred
Experience
Minimum laboratory experience post-graduation in academic or R&D industrial environment is 5 years for B.S and 3 years for M.S.
Experience in development, optimization, and validation of molecular assays, preferably clinical diagnostic tests
Specific knowledge of molecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques
Experience with SSP, SSO and DNA sequencing
Experience with Real-time Quantitative PCR with SYBR Green or TaqMan probes preferred
Experience with primer and probe designs
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Pragmatic self-starter who can manage self, motivate others, and operate effectively in a constantly changing environment
Broad and deep knowledge in molecular biology and relevant techniques, DNA isolation and quantification, gene amplification methods, quantitative PCR, Sanger sequencing, and other relevant technologies
Well-founded formal problem-solving skills. Experience in designing experiments and interpreting complex data, and solve challenging issues to improve product performance with innovative approaches
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
Time management skills to handle a variety of assigned tasks simultaneously
Ability to communicate with other departments as a technical representative to assist in process improvement, customer inquiries, staff training as needed
Well-developed written skills to prepare regular and routine reports, reviews, and white papers, as well as preparing presentations to a variety of audiences
Ability to initiate and conduct literature search, propose ideas for new products or product improvement and manage feasibility studies from conception to development under minimal supervision.
