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Sr. Scientist, Technology Development
| Location: | Richmond Hill, York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Job Type: | Permanent |
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| Posted: | 21st Jul 2008 |
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| Closing Date: | 4th Aug 2008 |
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| Posted By: | GeneNews Corporation |
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| Details: | |
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Sr. Scientist, Technology Development
Reporting to the Director, Technology Development, the Sr. Scientist will plan and execute technology development projects and collaborations with other departments based on company objectives with minimal supervision. This position will focus on new technology development with existing or future improved protocols from human blood sample processing, nucleic acid extraction, reverse transcription, target amplification and detection, including sample stability and optimization and validation for molecular diagnostics applications.
Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
* Develop and/or optimize human blood sample processing, nucleic acid extraction and RT-PCR methods for molecular diagnostic assays on new technology platform.
* Lead others to integrate the current and future sample preparation and RT-PCR protocols onto a new technology platform, including automated systems.
* Plan and execute projects, including assay integration tests and other technology development projects with minimal supervision.
* Use DOE (Design of Experiment) in projects to plan and execute experiments.
* Perform data analysis using the appropriate software to yield a conclusion.
* Report and present the summarized data and findings in project meetings.
* Prepare technical reports, summaries, SOPs for general documentation, product transfers and regulatory submissions.
* Ensure experiments are well documented and ready for internal and external audits.
* Maintain expert knowledge of current technology advancements in molecular diagnostics.
* Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Key Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:
* Ph.D. with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience or MSc with a minimum 10 years of industry experience in the field of Biological, Chemical Sciences / Engineering or related fields.
* A minimum of 3 years working experience in regulated molecular diagnostics field is considered an asset.
* Experience with one cycle of successful IVD product launch or more is considered an asset.
* Extensive knowledge of human nucleic acid extraction, amplification and detection technologies and expert hands-on experience of at least one of these technologies within an automated platform.
* At least two years of experience managing employees (i.e. hire, train, assign work, motivate and manage performance, etc.).
* Expert in DOE and statistical analysis tools like Excel, SPSS or others.
* Good knowledge or experience of design control, quality system and risk assessment, and understanding of regulatory policies/guidelines and clinical practices.
* Well organized with a strong attention to detail and documentation.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* A team player, willing to help/support others to ensure the success of projects.
* Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office applications and Internet). |
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