Scientist I

ARUP Laboratories•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Conducts molecular biology to advance clinical lab operations by designing, developing, and validating new assays in molecular genetics and oncology. Supports translating innovative technologies into compliant testing solutions and drives continuous improvement. Works closely with R&D, Medical Directorship, Technical Operations, and Clinical teams to ensure assays are clinically actionable. Evaluates and implements new technologies and methodologies. Researches, organizes and implements new assays and methodologies as well as improves current testing. Writes technical procedures for transition into the clinical lab. This position functions with more autonomy than Associate Scientist. Reports to the R&D Scientific Manager under Medical Directorship oversight. Position may be Scientist I or II, based on qualifications. About ARUP: ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive. We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

Oversees, designs, and executes all aspects of development and validation/verification of new assays or assay improvements for the technical section.
Performs literature reviews to access breadth of field(s) to inform new assay development and assay improvement.
Maintains knowledge of field and awareness of new and emerging technologies and their potential applications to the reference setting.
Writes comprehensive analytical protocols, development plans, and validation/verification plans.
Ensures protocols are in compliance with department, company, and appropriate regulatory body’s regulations.
Critically evaluates and interprets experimental data.
Works within corporate guidelines to record, archive, and report all data.
Compiles data and reports into Validation/Verification packets per ARUP R&D policies.
Appropriately prioritizes projects and tasks and demonstrates effective skill in time management.
Communicates regularly with Medical Directors, R&D Manager, and Technical Operations to relay project progress, experimental results, and data analysis.
Works with Technical Operations management and staff to implement new assays or assay improvements including but not limited to training technical staff in assay execution following validation and monitoring assay performance following “Go Live”.
Provides laboratory support for validation of new equipment, processes, and methods.
Works with Technical Operations management and staff to effectively troubleshoot issues with new and existing assays.
Works effectively with all ARUP departments to ensure all facets of Validation/Verification process are addressed and assays are successfully launched.
Presents data and results in regular lab meetings and ARUP seminars when required.
Participates in academic activities as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.