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Senior Scientist Assay Development 1
Job in
Hayward, Alameda County, California, 94557, USA
Listed on 2026-08-22
Listing for:
EPM Scientific
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biotech Research
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary
The Senior Scientist I - IVD Assay Development will lead the design, development, optimization, and validation of in vitro diagnostic assays for clinical applications. This role requires hands‑on laboratory work, regulatory compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure successful product development and commercialization.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop IVD assays for FDA and other global regulatory approval/clearance
- Design and execute experiments to develop IVD assays and establish assay performance specifications (sensitivity, specificity, reproducibility)
- Optimize and troubleshoot assays to meet performance expectations
- Transfer assay designs to tech transfer and manufacturing; define QC measures and support scale‑up activities
- Work closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Product Management, Tech Transfer, and Manufacturing to meet program milestones and commercialization readiness
- Participate in technical discussions and project meetings
- Design and execute verification and validation (V&V) studies, including all testing and documentation
- Perform data analysis and generate study reports suitable for regulatory review
- Identify and troubleshoot assay or process issues, recommend solutions, and contribute ideas for assay and process improvements
- Stay current on relevant technological and scientific advancements through literature review and evaluation of emerging technologies
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
- * Ph.D. or M.S. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related fields
- * 5+ years in IVD assay development and validation
* Hands‑on experience with immunoassay formats (ELISA, chemiluminescent), and/or molecular techniques (qPCR, sequencing) - * Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485)
* Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Graph Pad Prism, or statistical software)
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#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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