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Positions available at IntelligentMDx
Scientist, Molecular Diagnostics
IntelligentMDx develops and manufactures tests, under regulatory compliance, for a broad range of molecular based systems for use in clinical diagnostics, drug development and applied science applications. Our mission is to rapidly translate the needs of the clinician, patient and partners into very specific, highly sensitive, robust clinically impactful tests, thus enabling caregivers worldwide to provide care with certaintySM.
IntelligentMDx’s competitive advantage incorporates intelligent software with assay development and manufacturing expertise within a Quality System compliant with both ISO and FDA current regulations. Our uniquely integrated modular test development process provides clinically impactful and novel molecular testing solutions. The company is working to use its proprietary “symptom-based diagnostics” approach for disease detection. Our goal is to provide the end users with “smart” tests that detect several related diseases at once – more quickly and more economically than current standard individual tests. The quality and breadth of our product candidate pipeline, platform-agnostic approach, scientific team and strategic collaborations and partnerships is enabling us to become a fully integrated diagnostics company.
As a result of our growth, we have an immediate opening for a Scientist, Molecular Diagnostics
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Scientist with current technical expertise in clinical diagnostics and nucleic-acid based testing, in particular real-time amplification technologies. In this role, you will initiate, design, develop and execute scientific research projects. You will also investigate the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and projects. In addition, you will participate in the development of patent applications, and contribute to scientific literature and conferences.
Position Details:
- Conduct independent research, develop independent ideas and recommend new approaches for potential product development; generate intellectual property.
- Design research proposals and experiments towards project goals.
- Participate in short and long-term planning of departmental goals.
- Integrate, analyze, review, evaluate and interpret scientific data to effectively present conclusions in oral and written form.
- Maintain accurate notebooks and complete documentation of all experiments and work.
- Perform work in a timely and organized fashion.
- Must be able to develop project timeline and manage project completion within those timelines.
- Provide input on direction of Company in the medical diagnostics industry.
- Expand current knowledge of nucleic acid-based amplification technologies through review and writing of published literature, participation in scientific meetings, and collaboration with internal and external resources.
- Work closely with the Scientists on laboratory compliance and maintenance.
- Develop and support an atmosphere for a teamwork environment and professional conduct.
- Develop methods of measurement to allow for the objective benchmarking improving quality of product design and development timelines.
- Complete all necessary training programs to maintain certification which are required for working on Development projects.
Required Skills
- PhD in a scientific discipline and a minimum of 2 years' medical industry experience; or MS with 8-10 years' medical industry experience with a focus on the IVD industry.
- Thorough understanding and application of principles, concepts and practices in molecular diagnostics.
- Strong laboratory skills including molecular assay development, and experience handling pathogens.
- High level of creativity in solving complex problems and troubleshooting.
- Proven ability to analyze data and write manuscripts for publications.
- Proven ability and accountability for meeting project deadlines and as needed, acting as the project lead.
- Ability to take on unforeseen roles, and to communicate and work well with all levels of staff and outside vendors.
- Strong observation, organizational, analytical, communication, presentation, project management and problem-solving skills.
- Previous experience developing molecular diagnostic tests is a plus.
- Familiarity working with microbial sequences as well as sequencing is a plus.
- Capable of valid experimental design and analytical data evaluation.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to identify and effectively solve problems of a technical nature.
- Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in technical matters relating to problem solving or product or production difficulties.
If you are the type of individual who enjoys working in a fast paced team focused environment and welcomes the opportunity to tackle challenging problems, this may be the right opportunity for you.
IMD is a privately held company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Learn more about us by accessing our website at www.intelligentmd.com.
Please send your resume and salary requirements to careers@intelligentmd.com. |
