Scientist Level I

Job Scope

Participate in the Company's day to day Research activities which include: design, execution and interpretation of scientific experiments and design and development of assays based on Luminex's technology platform and chemistries. The position will carry out scientific experiments independently with supervision from senior members of the team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Day-to-day hands on work in the laboratory including generating, recording, and analyzing experimental data and maintaining laboratory notebooks
• Work in Biosafety Level II laboratory with biological samples and nucleic acid extractions
• Occasionally assemble and present data to departmental, project, and cross-site teams
• Contribute to writing protocols and reports relating to feasibility, verification and validation of molecular tests under quality system requirements
• Interface across the organization and work closely with other functional groups, such as Clinical Affairs, Design Transfer, Manufacturing, and Quality Control regarding priorities and timetables for deliverables
• Assist in intellectual property development
• Conform to applicable Design Control regulations and standards
• Troubleshoot technical difficulties, as required
• Comply with the company quality policies and operating procedures
• Participate in the maintenance of general laboratory organization
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (2-year technical diploma) in biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, or a related scientific field combined with at least 2 years' laboratory work experience in molecular biology or the biotechnology industry required
• Bachelor's degree in biological/chemical or related scientific disciplines with no relevant experience/training preferred
• 1+ years expertise in a variety of molecular and biochemical laboratory procedures required
• 1+ years knowledge of routine laboratory methods such as PCR, data analyses, specimen handling and processing, and experimental documentation required
• 1+ years working knowledge or experience with ISO 13485:2016 standards and FDA regulations preferred
• 1+ years prior medical device industry experience preferred

Training and Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills (High proficiency)
• Ability to handle the pressure of meeting tight deadlines (High proficiency)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work both in a team-oriented environment and independently (High proficiency)
• Knowledge of Design Control requirements as defined by the FDA Quality System guidelines (Low proficiency)
• Mathematics and statistics aptitude (Medium proficiency)
• Data analysis and technical writing aptitude (Medium proficiency)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs (Medium proficiency)
• Highly organized with proven time management and prioritization skills (Medium proficiency)
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision (Medium proficiency)

Travel Requirements

10% domestic