scientist i.

• st louis , missouri

• posted may 3, 2024

job details

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• $32 - $38 per hour

• contract

• bachelor degree

• category life, physical, and social science occupations

• reference48038

job details

job summary:

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location: Saint Louis, Missouri

job type: Contract

salary: $32 - 38 per hour

work hours: 9 to 5

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Follow established assay development processes in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

• Plan and execute experiments that support investigations into new biomarker assays, including understanding potential interfering proteins and sourcing appropriate antibodies & reagents.

• Critically analyze, summarize and report data generated from experiments, draw conclusions from experimental results, recommend and execute follow-up actions with consideration of prior experimental findings (self and others) with minimal supervision. Propose new investigations based on experimental findings.

• Present data at Team meetings or to small focus groups that may include representatives from other departments and/or outside parties. Participate in and may lead brainstorming and troubleshooting sessions. May represent the Company in external relationships including communications with instrument manufacturers, suppliers of critical components, potential partners and evaluation sites.

• Facilitate the transfer of developed assays to Manufacturing, including involvement in the completion and release of enabling documentation for newly developed assays by ensuring all relevant technical information is incorporated into the appropriate documents.

• Maintain familiarity with current technology related information, literature and theories. Demonstrate scientific creativity and understanding of the principles, requirements and practices of immunoassay development. Conduct project related information searches, literature searches, and may be involved in review for project specifications and initiation. Contribute to scientific publications, posters and conferences, when appropriate

qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry or other related Science Discipline with 3+ years' experience with immunoassay development and assay validation for biomarker assays or bioanalytical analysis, with experience in at least one of the following assay formats: magnetic particle, ECL, ELISA or similar immunoassay platform; or a Master's degree in Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry or other related Biological Sciences discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD with 2+ years' experience, Master's degree with 5+ years' experience or Bachelor's degree with 10+ years' industry experience in immunoassay development experience

• Experience with RT-PCR

• Experience with Stage-Gate Product Development Process from Assay Inception to Manufacturing/Operations transfer

• Proven success in pre-clinical / clinical immunoassay development

• Demonstrated understanding of Oncology, Cardio & Metabolic Disease

• Working knowledge of statistics, Design of Experimentation (DOE), etc.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word programs

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to understand, prepare, and communicate technical scientific information to a wide range of audiences

• Demonstrated technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and ability to work independently

skills: Assay Development, Assay Method, Assay Verification, Immunoassays, Microbiology

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.