Senior Scientist - Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

Eurofins•Lenexa, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Viracor LLC is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead assay generation, design, development, and validation efforts for product development. This role involves providing technical guidance and supervision to Research Scientists, collaborating with the VP of R&D to ensure project timelines are met, and managing the performance of laboratory staff. The Senior Scientist will also communicate effectively with internal and external clients, write verification/validation protocols and reports, and maintain R&D laboratory resources. Expertise in various diagnostic assays, including immunoassays, molecular assays, and cell-based assays, is required. The role also involves working closely with the clinical laboratory team, Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance, and potentially recruiting and training staff. A commitment to high quality work and productivity is essential, as is staying current with scientific advancements and regulations. The Senior Scientist will contribute to laboratory team meetings, potentially develop training programs, and prepare scientific publications and presentations. This position also involves participating in the development of corporate goals and other duties as assigned by management. Level II responsibilities include leadership in assay ideation, collaboration with external experts, and presenting research results at national and international meetings.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of experience in assay development, validation, and transition to a clinical environment
Advanced degree (Masters, PhD or equivalent) in microbiology, immunology, biology, biochemistry, or a related field
In lieu of an advanced degree, 7 years’ experience (with demonstrated leadership) in diagnostic and/or molecular or immunology research laboratory experience will be considered as equivalent to an advanced degree.
Expertise and experience in biochemistry, molecular biology/genomics, or immunology assay development, verifiable through patents, publication, or description of completed projects.
Strong leadership and management skills
Demonstrated proven experience in managing complex projects, ability to succeed even with challenging projects, appreciation of priorities and critical factors.
Substantial technical writing ability: protocols, study reports, regulatory communications, and manuscripts
Commitment to and track record of high quality of work
Experience with quality systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other groups.
Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization.
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Keenly attentive to detail
Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
High level of proficiency with PC based software programs
A minimum of 7 years of experience in assay development, validation, and transition to a clinical environment
Demonstrated business acumen and understanding of organizational strategy and goals, including how R&D goals impact the business.
Successful experience managing cross-functional initiatives, including communicating with stakeholders and directing matrixed teams and resources.
Proven success at problem solving, prioritization, and managing tight deadlines in a deadline driven environment.
Demonstrated ability to challenge the status-quo and encourage break-through thinking.

Nice To Haves

An innovative and prepared mind to identify and protect unique intellectual properties is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Leadership of assay generation, design, development, and validation efforts for product development
Provide leadership, supervision, and technical guidance/oversight for Research Scientists, and for projects that these scientists are leading and contributing to ensure program productivity and efficiency.
Work closely and effectively with VP of R&D to ensure that R&D projects are progressing, and milestones are achieved pursuant to organization and/or client timelines.
Manage performance of assigned laboratory scientists and support staff
Work closely and effectively with Research Scientists to prioritize use of equipment and facilities for maximum productivity and efficiency.
Communication effectively with both internal and external clients regarding scientific issues/projects
Write verification/validation protocols, reports, and SOPs in accordance with Eurofins Viracor’s established guidelines.
Maintain and enhance R&D laboratory resources (facilities, equipment, and reagents)
Ensure project timelines, cost, objectives are met and communicated.
Serve as team member on various ongoing and future new test idea generation projects.
Develop and exhibit expertise in immunoassays, molecular assays, cell-based assays, and other types of diagnostic assays.
Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with clinical laboratory team to allow effective, coordinated assay transition from the R&D phase to clinical use.
Develop an effective working relationship with Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance to assure R&D laboratory follows Eurofins Viracor’s established guidelines for documentation, quality, and safety.
When appropriate, recruit and hire enough qualified and trained laboratory assistants to maintain and support R&D activities.
When appropriate, conduct regular individual meetings with R&D Scientists that focus on execution of their respective responsibilities and project priorities.
Communicate program objectives to cross-functional teams (clinical laboratory, regulatory teams)
Implement quality systems and quality assurance within diagnostic development efforts.
Commitment to a high quality of work and at the same a high level of productivity
Maintain current knowledge of advances in pertinent scientific fields, as well as knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations germane to molecular and diagnostic laboratories, through attending lectures, seminar, professional conferences, and courses.
Regularly contribute to laboratory team meetings that focus on associate training, associate development, and continuous improvement in laboratory processes
When appropriate, identify and develop training programs for R&D Scientists and dedicated staff.
Preparation of poster presentations for national scientific meetings
Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals.
Represent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes at all times.
Active participation in team and company meeting
Participate in developing corporate goals, objectives, and systems.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Leadership of assay ideation, in addition to design, development and validation efforts for product development
Collaboration and communication with external scientists and thought leaders on clinical research projects to advance applications of new or existing products.
Presentation of research project results at national and international meetings and conferences
Publication, as lead author, of manuscripts originating from company sponsored and/or collaborative research projects.
Leadership in establishing research and development departmental goals.