Diagnostic Assay Development Scientist

Overview

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise.

This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

The Diagnostic Assay Development Scientist is primarily responsible for researching, performing, and interpreting experiments, in a cross-functional collaborative environment with moderate direction from leadership, to support the design and development of diagnostic assays offered by the organization (primarily focused on the transfusion medicine, transplant, and hematology fields). The Scientist also leverages their subject matter expertise and experience to troubleshoot and improve current diagnostic assays performed by the organization and to evaluate new potential technologies to implement within the testing environment.

The Scientist may also support the training and professional development of other members of the department. This role may be associated with supporting one or more specific internal clinical testing laboratories (e.g., Immunohematology Reference, Histocompatibility, or Diagnostic Hematology).

Compensation The target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications.
Benefits Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

• Assay Design, Development, Validation & Launch. Collaborates with laboratory leadership to propose new and modified laboratory developed tests (LDTs) and prioritize ideation, feasibility, development, design transfer, validation, and launch. In specific cases, may serve as a champion for innovative diagnostic assay concepts. Supports the evaluation of project needs and the planning and performance of tasks, ensuring project completion within designated time frames and meeting all Versiti and regulatory requirements.
  
  Provides technical input to and supports laboratory staff in the execution of delegated assay-related activities. Performs and interprets experiments independently and presents findings to team members and stakeholders. Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of assay-/project-related documentation (such as design control documents, SOPs, regulatory agency submissions) in accordance with organizational policies/procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshooting, Optimization & Continuous Improvement. Leverages technical experience and expertise to partner with laboratory leadership and staff to identify and correct performance-related aspects of existing assays. Identifies opportunities for improving assays (reduced turnaround time, reduced cost, etc.) and operational workflows.
• Technology Innovation and Knowledge Maintenance. Maintains an understanding of current trends in lab practices and business climate, relevant to the organization’s clinical focus and applies the…