R&D Scientist II

MMQCI • Saco, ME

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About The Position

MMQCI is seeking an eager scientist to provide support for new product development and validation of quality control products for clinical molecular diagnostic tests.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field with a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a relevant discipline, or a Ph.D. with 1–2 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of general molecular biology techniques, including cloning, sequencing, amplification, and electrophoresis
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to perform laboratory procedures accurately and reproducibly
• Works efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards
• Strong work ethic and sense of ownership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present results and collaborate with team members at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and contribute new ideas

Nice To Haves

• Previous product development experience or experience working in a GMP regulated environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and validate new quality control products for molecular diagnostic tests under the guidance of R&D leadership, in compliance with cGMP, FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and MMQCI’s Quality System; prepare reports and documentation to support quality audits
• Conduct complex laboratory procedures and analyses using a range of manual molecular biology techniques and instrumentation; identify experimental issues and troubleshoot problems using established knowledge and skills
• Design optimal sequences and engineer complex DNA constructs using public databases to support the development of control products
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with other departments to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products
• Organize and analyze data, interpret results, and recommend future experiments and product improvements
• Establish, validate, perform, and interpret molecular clinical assays, including multiple amplification technologies and detailed sequence analysis using alignment software such as Geneious Prime
• Maintain awareness of current literature related to molecular techniques and clinical laboratory quality control practices
• Contribute to technical writing for abstracts, posters, and scientific manuscripts for publication or presentation at technical conferences

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees