Global Forensic Validation Scientist

Promega; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Promega is seeking a Global Validation Scientist to partner with forensic DNA laboratories worldwide, bringing new Promega instruments and chemistries into casework. You will run validation studies in the lab, analyze data, and write reports to enable laboratories to adopt new technology with confidence.

Travel to customer sites, train staff, and advise customers on maximizing the technology’s value; you will contribute to a trusted advisory relationship while ensuring quality and compliance in

Qualifications

• MS degree in molecular biology with 3+ years’ forensic experience or BS degree with 5+ years’ forensics lab experience.
• Experience with fluorescent detection, DNA sequencing or CE platforms; troubleshooting and training others on their use.
• Excellent communication and listening skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven strong presentation skills in small or large audiences.
• Ability to travel extensively domestically and internationally - averaging 30% of the time.
• Maintain a safe and clean laboratory environment.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and with team members.
• Troubleshoot technical questions from customers and provide timely, helpful information.
• Computer experience including Microsoft Office, Windows, Internet, and others.

Responsibilities

• Present validation programs on GI products and related applications to customers worldwide.
• Provide expert technical solutions at all stages of validation; support via phone, email, or on-site visits.
• Perform data analysis and/or lab work to fulfill SOW for validation engagements.
• Attend and present at local, national, and international meetings and seminars on GI products.
• Assist in design, analysis, and publication of developmental validations in white papers and journals.
• Promote cross-department communications between GI marketing and other groups.
• Maintain an archive of validation material to facilitate program development.
• Monitor competitor activities and trends.
• Maintain customer contact information in the CRM system.
• Analyze data to identify root causes of customer issues or evaluate products.
• Review marketing material for technical accuracy, ISO compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong presentation skills

Travel willingness

Independent work

Technical troubleshooting

MS Office & IT literacy

Fluorescent detection experience

Train others

Education

MS in molecular biology

BS in molecular biology

Tools

PCR instrumentation

CE platforms

Real-time analysis software

DNA sequencing equipment

Job description

Promega is seeking a Global Validation Scientist to partner with forensic DNA laboratories worldwide, bringing new Promega instruments and chemistries into casework. You will run validation studies in the lab, analyze data, and write reports to enable laboratories to adopt new technology with confidence.

Travel to customer sites, train staff, and advise customers on maximizing the technology’s value; you will contribute to a trusted advisory relationship while ensuring quality and compliance in