Scientist II, Biodefense and Food Safety –
Austin, TX
100.4820.SCII POSITION
SUMMARY ESSENTIAL
JOB DUTIES Key
Responsibilities of the Job: o Assay development
relevant to Biodefense and Food Safety o Supervise and conduct
laboratory experimental work o Design and
construction of Controls for QC release of products o Be the liaison between
Luminex and third parties if outsourcing is desired o Design evaluation
experimental studies, data analysis, and summarize study results and findings o Troubleshooting experiments o Lead role in writing
protocols, kit documentation, SOPs and reports o Provide advice and
guidance to Biodefense and Food Safety and train Associate Scientists. o Openly interact with
Director of Research to resolve critical issues and concerns affecting performance
of Research staff. o Be part or lead of a
project core team for assay development and evaluation studies o Actively participate
in the design and development of research projects o Participate in design
of grant and contract proposals JOB
REQUIREMENTS Competencies: o “Hands on” experience
with nucleic acid laboratory procedures, preferably on Luminex
platforms o Good theoretical and
practical understanding of nucleic-acid based detection technology in general o Previous work
experience in analytical or method validation, preferably in GLP/GMP
laboratory a plus o Reasonable
understanding of Design Control (21 CFR 820, ISO 13485) a plus o High level of skill at
writing scientific and technical documents, as evidenced by authorship on
publications o Learning on the Fly—learns
quickly/open to change o Peer
Relationship—cooperative, team player, trusted and supported by peers o Presentation
Skills—effective in all settings such as one-on-ones, with small or large
groups, with peers or bosses, etc. o Priority
Setting—focuses on what is most important o Problem Solving—
identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and
evaluate options and implement solutions o Works well under
pressure o Written
Communications—effectively communicates in writing Required
Education/Training: o Minimum B.Sc. with 7
years relevant work experience; OR o M.Sc with 5 years experience; OR o PhD. with 2 years experience Required
Certifications/License/Special Skills: o Highly organized with
proven time management and project management skills o Good interpersonal
skills o Good written and
verbal communication skills Required Work
Experience: o Minimum of 5 years experience in nucleic acid assay design or related
experience o Minimum of 2 years in
a biotech manufacturing related setting o Experience leading an
assay design/development team o Experience in assay
development in nucleic acids o Experience in a GMP
and/or FDA regulated environment a plus o Experience working
independently in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities o Experience with
applying for and working with extramural funding a plus WORKING
CONDITIONS o Must work onsite at Luminex office at least 90% of the time o Travel may be required
approximately: 10% of the time o Work is performed in a
typical laboratory environment. Occasional work in a BSL-II laboratory is
required. o Possible exposure to
biological or chemical hazards. Physical
Requirements: o Lifting/Use of
Strength is Light (up to 20 pounds) o Climbing on the job is
required: Never--This job does not require the demand. o Kneeling on the job is
required: Occasionally--Up to 33% of the time o Reaching on the job is
required: Occasionally--Up to 33% of the time o Stooping on the job is
required: Occasionally--Up to 33% of the time o Vision (Color) on the
job is required: Occasionally--Up to 33% of the time Please
submit your resume and references online, through email, postal mail, or
fax. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.
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