Scientist

Antech Diagnostics•Rockville, MD

6d•$88,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist will be responsible for the design, execution, optimization, and validation of immunoassays for use in veterinary diagnostic testing. This position requires a solid foundation of technical skills and the ability to analyze data, solve problems, and support cross-functional efforts including technology transfer into manufacturing. This role will also oversee the incoming biological material screening and QC testing. The Candidate will work with our Veterinary Diagnostics Team in its efforts to develop and validate new diagnostic products. Job duties will include collaboration with other Antech departments, assisting with the communication of project progress to corporate partners, and, after being well-established in the job, mentoring and providing technical directions to Research Assistants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in biology, chemistry, veterinary science or similar field and four (4) years prior experience or PhD in directly related field and 0 – two (2) years’ prior experience.
Experience applying analytical skills in experimental design and knowledge of statistical data analysis.
Experience with molecular biology techniques, including bioconjugations, immunoassay development and protein purification (HPLC experience is a plus).
Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to effectively “translate” scientific and technical information to others.

Nice To Haves

An understanding of veterinary diagnostics, testing and/or care practices is not a requirement, but is preferred.

Responsibilities

Developing and validating diagnostic tests.
Provides input with experimental designs and processes to ensure compliance and high-quality output.
Provides thorough analyses of data and effectively communicates results to the team.
Provides leadership and management to lower-level team staff, translating business goals into actionable development plans and assigning tasks and projects to qualified team members.
Provide technical assistance within product development core teams acting as a technical lead on project teams.
Support tech transfers of products from Laboratories to manufacturing.
Author protocols, study reports, SOPs and other documents in support of process changes/optimization.
Perform complex troubleshooting to assess and correct product malfunctions.
Investigate process deviations and conduct root-cause analysis for implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Facilitate USDA licensing process and perform the studies required for USDA licensing process.
Perform quality control activities, including QC documents, QC testing, and incoming QC testing of biological and critical components.
Participates on special projects and assignments as assigned and/ or required.