Research and Development Protein Purification Scientist

Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for hands-on development of ELISA-based diagnostic immunoassays as well as supporting the company's existing ELISA test kit product line. The position will also be responsible for the purification of autoantigens.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's or PhD degree in chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in immunoassay development
• Demonstrated track record of solving challenging issues with assay design and development
• Excellent organizational and project management capabilities to facilitate internal and external scientific interactions
• Experience managing direct reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for generating high-quality proposals, presentations, and reports
• Effective at communicating issues, proposing and implementing solutions
• Ability to manage multiple projects and rapidly learn new techniques and approaches
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-disciplinary environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

DESIRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated track record of bringing ELISA test kits from feasibility through transfer to manufacturing
• Direct, hands-on experience generating analytical assay development, optimization, and validation data packages in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Previous experience with ELISA, antibody conjugation, protein purification
• Experience with cGMP compliant quality systems and the 510(k) approval process
• Drafting and release of standard operating procedures and batch production records
• Experience with HPLC and column chromatography is a must
• Highly motivated and innovative problem solver able to independently design, execute, troubleshoot, and interpret experiments within a co-operative matrixed team environment

Company DescriptionTheraTest provides diagnostic products to clinicians and laboratory professionals worldwide. Our team is dedicated to improving patient outcomes by delivering innovative diagnostic solutions.