Sr. Scientist, Assay Development
Company: Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Location: San Diego
Posted on: September 19, 2024
Job Description:
Position OverviewThe Senior Scientist is responsible for studies
to support the development of applications and products built on
the company's technology platforms. This hands-on position provides
the opportunity to contribute to the development of an innovative
diagnostic platform as part of our new company. The individual in
this role will efficiently design and execute experiments, perform
appropriate statistical data analyses, and regularly communicate
results and observations effectively in presentations to
inter-disciplinary teams. The individual must be a detail-oriented,
innovative teammate with a solid understanding of immunochemistry
and protein biochemistry, and have prior hands-on experience
working with antibodies and common biochemical techniques. The
Senior Scientist must have excellent cross-functional communication
skills, a goal-oriented mentality, and a strong sense of ownership
and drive to meet project goals and timelines.Key
Responsibilities
- Plan, perform, and optimize antibody conjugations,
fragmentations, and purifications.
- Independently design, create, and troubleshoot recombinant
protein-bead constructs.
- Develop insights into interaction of company technology with
biological variables, leading to enhanced detection and
quantification of biomarkers.
- Find creative and practical solutions to a wide range of
cross-disciplinary technical challenges.
- Use analytical and statistical techniques to characterize
experimental results.
- Effectively troubleshoot workflows and experiments on a
proactive basis, taking ownership of results, interpretations,
scope, strategy, and tactics on a project level.
- Maintain a clear and complete log of research results in
electronic form, following quality systems requirements; organize
experiments and findings into databases.
- Effectively communicate experimental findings in written and
verbal formats during internal meetings.
- Partner effectively with other members of the Assay Development
team as well as all other departments in support of company
objectives.
- Ensure laboratory activities are performed in compliance with
safety guidelines and best practices.
- Serve as a mentor for other scientists/engineers and research
associates in areas of expertise; may be responsible for direct
reports.
- Build consensus and gain support of key stakeholders.
Coordinate across and within the organization to determine the
appropriate resources and parameters to complete projects in the
most efficient manner.
- Demonstrate group-wide influence and scientific/technical
competence, in addition to having a strong business sense as it
relates to the needs and requirements at Xzom.
- Exercise independent judgment in creating and innovating
methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining
results.
- May provide task/project leadership, guidance, and mentoring of
others while being equitable and respectful to everyone.
- Responsible for compliance with all company policies outlined
in the Employee Handbook.
- Responsible for compliance with quality procedures and all
regulatory requirements.
- Consistently exhibit respect and build trust through openness,
collaboration, and support of one another.
- Operate with respect, humbleness, integrity, honesty, and
transparency.
- Demonstrate inclusivity, ongoing communication, and a positive
outlook with both internal and external team members and
customers.May be required to travel up to 5% of the time.Will be
exposed to company confidential information which must not be
divulged.Experience, Education, and Skills Required:
- Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience
and a Bachelor's and/or a minimum of 8 years and a Master's degree,
and/or PhD in a scientific discipline with at least 5 years of
post-PhD experience; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
- Solid experience in and knowledge of antibody fundamentals and
pairing, including antibody fragmentation, conjugation, and
purification is required.
- Working knowledge of buffers and protein solubility.
- Solid working experience in a wide variety of protein
purification, detection, and identification techniques (e.g.,
ELISAs, Western Blots, chromatography, immunoprecipitation,
immunocytochemistry, enzyme assays).
- Understanding of protein interactions, antigen-antibody
interaction kinetics.
- Experience in IVD assay development is a plus.
- Expertise in the design and development of biochemical and
immunoassays is required.
- Understanding of experimental design - selection of appropriate
controls, variables, and conditions is required.
- Self-motivated with superior organization and observation
skills.
- Innovative in developing new assays or approaches to meet
desired goals.
- Ability to identify and resolve technical challenges.
- Expertise in the application of statistical analysis and
software (e.g., GraphPad Prism) to drive decision-making.
- Ability to communicate research results in a clear and concise
fashion.
- Ability to work in a team-based setting.
- Desire and drive to work in a fast-paced, hands-on
environment.
- Demonstrates advanced scientific/technical expertise and
implements innovative solutions.
- Must be able to understand job duties and responsibilities,
have the necessary skills/knowledge, and be willing and able to
continue learning and growing within the field.
- Must be comfortable in an early-stage company where tasks,
responsibilities, or duties assigned may be outside of position
scope.
- Must be nimble and comfortable with rapidly changing priorities
and responsibilities.
- Must be skilled at managing a significant workload and
obtaining successful results, taking on additional responsibility
and managing priorities as needed.
- Must be proactive and effective in achieving solutions and
using data to achieve results.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability
to produce accurate, punctual reports/information, as required, and
thoroughly share information with others.
- Exceptional listening skills with the ability to seek
constructive feedback, build relationships, promote teamwork, and
remain flexible, humble, and open-minded.
- Capable of following realistic plans, goal setting, resource
management, contingency planning, coordinating, and cooperating
with others.
- Capable of working thoughtfully under pressure and in a timely
manner.
- Must be comfortable and capable of performing the job within
the physical requirements and conditions necessary for the
role.
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