Clinical Assay Development Scientist – Blood Processing

Proven Recruiting; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Proven Recruiting is seeking an Associate Scientist to support blood processing and assay development in Milwaukee, with a 9-month onsite contract and a training period in Toronto, Canada. The role involves hands-on clinical assay work using real patient samples and cross-functional collaboration to advance a next-generation diagnostic platform.

You will perform analytical experiments, process up to 40–50 samples daily, and troubleshoot instrumentation while contributing to the full assay

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biotechnology, or a related field
• 2-5+ years of hands-on experience in clinical, analytical, or assay development labs
• Experience handling clinical samples (blood, urine) and GLP exposure is a plus
• Coding is a plus (Python and/or R)
• Valid passport and ability to travel to Canada for training in April

Responsibilities

• Execute analytical and clinical experiments supporting assay development, optimization, and verification
• Prepare, process, and analyze up to 40–50 clinical blood samples per day across multiple instruments and prototypes
• Troubleshoot assay and instrumentation issues, document results, and communicate findings to project teams

Skills

GLP experience

Python/R basics

Clinical sample handling

Education

Biochem/ Molecular Bio degree

Clinical lab experience

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Proven Recruiting is seeking an Associate Scientist to support blood processing and assay development in Milwaukee, with a 9-month onsite contract and a training period in Toronto, Canada. The role involves hands-on clinical assay work using real patient samples and cross-functional collaboration to advance a next-generation diagnostic platform.

You will perform analytical experiments, process up to 40–50 samples daily, and troubleshoot instrumentation while contributing to the full assay