Scientist Level 1 - Us

Company: Luminex
Location: Madison
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Luminex, a DiaSorin Company is seeking dedicated and talented individuals with a proactive and positive 'can-do' attitude to join our team. If changing the diagnostic landscape and revolutionizing patient care sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we invite you to apply today! Together, we can help healthcare providers improve patient outcomes, make a difference in fighting the COVID-19 outbreak, and tackle the world's most pressing health issues. You can learn more about our values, mission, and vision by visiting our website https://www.luminexcorp.com/about-luminex/.

A Brief Overview

Participate in the Company's day to day Research activities which include: design, execution and interpretation of scientific experiments and design and development of assays based on Luminex's technology platform and chemistries. The position requires moderate degree of independence to carry out scientific experiments, perform data analysis, and present findings to interdepartmental groups and management, as needed. The position will also serve as a resource for mentoring associates and entry level positions.

What you will do

* Actively participate in design, optimization, hands-on execution and interpretation of scientific experiments required for development of highly accurate and reproducible assays in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices. This duty will involve laboratory bench-work including working in Biosafety Level II laboratory with biological samples and nucleic acid extractions.
* Effectively assist in managing a project from the evaluation phase through the product development lifecycle.
* Assemble and present data on a regular basis, to departmental, project, and cross-site teams
* Write protocols and reports relating to feasibility, verification and validation of molecular tests under quality system requirements
* Interface across the organization and work closely with other functional groups, such as, Quality Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Design Transfer, Manufacturing, and Quality Control regarding priorities and timetables for deliverables
* Assist in intellectual property development
* Conform to applicable Design Control regulations and standards
* Troubleshoot technical difficulties, as required
* Comply with the company quality policies and operating procedures
* Participate in the maintenance of general laboratory organization
* Other duties as assigned.

Education Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree Bachelor degree in biological/chemical or related scientific disciplines with 5 years of relevant experience/training required or
* Master's Degree Master's degree in biological/chemical or related scientific disciplines with 2 years relevant experience/training preferred or
* Ph.D. Ph.D. in biological/chemical or related scientific disciplines with no relevant experience/training preferred or

Experience Qualifications

* 3+ Years Expertise in a variety of molecular and biochemical laboratory procedures required
* 3+ Years Strong theoretical and practical experience with nucleic acid / protein isolation and detection methods required
* 2+ Years Working knowledge or experience with ISO 13485:2016 standards and FDA regulations preferred
* 2+ Years Prior medical device industry experience preferred

Training and Skills

* Data analysis and technical writing aptitude. (High proficiency)
* Excellent oral and written communication skills. (High proficiency)
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs. (High proficiency)
* Highly organized with proven time management and prioritization skills (High proficiency)
* Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision (High proficiency)
* Ability to handle the pressure of meeting tight deadlines (High proficiency)
* Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work both in a team-oriented environment and independently (High proficiency)
* Knowledge of Design Control requirements as defined by the FDA Quality System guidelines (Medium proficiency)
* Mathematics and statistics aptitude. (Medium proficiency)

Travel Requirements

* 10% domestic and international

Luminex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status of an otherwise qualified individual, citizenship status, membership or application for membership in a uniformed service, or any other protected characteristic or category protected by applicable law.

Other details

* Job Family US
* Pay Type Salary
* Employment Indicator Regular
* Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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* Madison, WI, USA

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