Research Scientist (1)

Company: InCube Labs
Location: San Jose
Posted on: November 21, 2020

Job Description:

Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for a bioanalytical scientist to join our staff at our San Jose facility and work on novel projects involving drug-device combinations for treating chronic diseases with the potential to dramatically change patient outcomes. Position, salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. All full time salaried employees are offered an attractive compensation package which includes medical insurance benefits, relocation, 401K, and paid vacation. In addition, all full time salaried employees receive option grants.

The ideal candidate is expected to play a pivotal role in our R & D team. The candidate must have a background in medical device or pharmaceutical testing and regulatory development. Experience in preclinical and clinical research is a must. The candidate must have a background in biochemical analysis such as spectrophotometric, fluorescence immuno assays, HPLC, CE, LC-MS. Experience with microplate assays is must and experience with Luminex MapX technology is an advantage.

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Requirements:

Perform bioanalytical assays for the quantification of the analytes in in vitro, preclinical and clinical samples.

Participate in the development of in vitro/in vivo models by performing a variety of microplate assays independently with minimal supervision.

Configure, program and troubleshoot laboratory automated platforms.

Optimize existing automated processes to improve efficiency, throughput, robustness and quality.

Understands the principles, concepts and methodology governing the work performed

Fully understands the rationale and hypotheses for experimental designs

Demonstrates solid technical skills and working familiarity with laboratory procedures and processes

Reads and understands scientific literature directly related to his/her experiments, as assigned

Performs literature searches independently and begins to interpret results

Begins to acquire an understanding of the scientific implications of scientific literature for his/her projects/functions

Performs routine data management tasks including recording results effectively in a laboratory notebook or computer independently (i.e., tabulating and graphing results)

Support regulatory efforts through understanding of relevant standards and interpretation of FDA Guidance documents.

Actively participate in company-wide research meetings, including making detailed scientific presentations.

Work cooperatively with scientists, personnel in other departments.

Other duties as assigned.

Teamwork

Participates effectively as a member of a team within his/her laboratory/project

Proactively seeks assistance, when necessary, from other scientists to solve problems with procedural protocols

Promotes exchange of ideas and information

Laboratory Management Responsibilities

Maintains cleanliness in his/her own work area and in communal work areas

Responsibly ensures adequate maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment

Safety

Responsible for his/her own safety in the laboratory, and alertness for the safety of co-workers and visitors

Learns safety requirements for his/her laboratory. Attends safety training, as appropriately needed

Education and/or Job Experience

Minimum work experience: a Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years of work experience or a Master's degree plus 0-3 years of work experience (academia- or industry-based) or a Ph. D. with at least 2 years of industry experience

Executes experiments based on established protocols and implements improvements with limited supervision

Hands-on experience in automation and liquid handling in a bioanalytical lab setting

Knowledge and experience of working with statistical software like Excel, GraphPad Prism and Softmax Pro.

Experience with writing reports/protocols and SOPs.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

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