Senior Associate Scientist, NGS Assay Transfer

Exact Sciences • San Diego, CA

225d • $73,000 - $119,000

About The Position

The Senior Associate Scientist, Assay Transfer role will lead and assist a variety of design and test method transfer activities within Operations. This position is primarily responsible for assisting the transfer and implementation of analytical and functional tests used to characterize and release products in operations. Additional responsibilities include collaboration with other departments to define test method requirements and development of new methods as needed. This position is fully onsite at our San Diego office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or field related to the essential duties of the job.
• 4+ years of experience in the life sciences industry.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• NGS lab experience.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software and/or programming (e.g. JMP, R).
• Advanced Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or similar discipline (MS, PhD).
• Experience working within an FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO12207, and/or cGMP structured environment.
• Experience developing automated liquid handling workflows on Hamilton robotic platforms.
• Experience with in-vitro diagnostic product development, design transfer, manufacturing, or product support.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and test method transfer support to Operations by working cross-functionally with the Production, Quality Control, Supply Chain, R&D, Systems Development, and Quality teams.
• Support test method design and transfer via test method transfer forms/plans, characterization studies, method development reports, and quality specification documents through collaboration, experiment design, study execution, data analysis, and reporting.
• Lead and assist in training and knowledge transfer of test method development and execution.
• Assist in development and characterization of intermediate to complex functional and analytical test methods with general knowledge of their use in operations and QC.
• Assist characterization of test method variability, design and coordinate execution of Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies and determine specifications for simple measurement systems.
• Analyze data to identify trends, assists/leads troubleshooting and root cause investigation efforts with ability to utilize recognized root cause analysis tools.
• Assist investigations into analytical and functional assays and associated equipment and during the transfer process of methods into operations.
• Clearly and accurately generate experimental protocols, draft work instruction procedures, test methods, and summarize development activities through technical summary reports.
• Support Process Validation and support Test Method Validation readiness and execution.
• Write new and edit existing Quality System documents (e.g. work instructions, standard operating procedures).
• Identify Continuous Improvement opportunities for the Quality System.
• Responsible for generating/driving corrective actions/action plans for more complex changes.
• Regularly coordinate activities or lead smaller sub projects.
• Generate project plans, identify risk, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Lead team execution toward project milestones according to project timelines and apply recognized project management and scheduling tools.
• Exercise ability to proactively plan with the ability to navigate through ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced, frequently changing, and evolving environment.
• Function independently with limited guidance from supervisor as well as part of a team.
• Exercise excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time).
• Paid leave for parents and caregivers.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Wellness support.
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree