R&D Associate Scientist - Molecular Diagnostics

MMQCI; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Company profit sharing program

Paid time off: vacation, holidays, and

Paid Parental Leave Program

Job summary

MMQCI is seeking an R&D Associate Scientist to conduct a variety of general laboratory procedures under the supervision of the R&D Lab Supervisor and Manager. The role supports product development and validation of quality control products for clinical molecular diagnostic tests.

You will maintain lab inventory, prepare buffers and reagents, and perform molecular techniques such as plasmid purifications, RNA transcription, nucleic acid extraction, and PCR.

Qualifications

• A.S, B.A. or B.S. in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, or in a relevant discipline.
• Familiarity with general laboratory techniques, including pipette handling, amplification, electrophoresis, nucleic acid extractions is preferred.
• Ability to accurately perform a variety of procedures requiring fine motor skills with attention to details.
• Flexible; accustomed to fast-changing priorities of a small company.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and ability to multitask.
• Basic skills in applicable computer programs, including data entry/analysis (e.g., Excel or equivalent) and scientific documentation tools, along with comfort performing routine calculations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to stand for several hours and lift approximately 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials such as buffers, reagents, bacterial culture plates and broths, according to approved protocols and SOPs.
• Maintain and stock inventory supplies, assist in washing glassware, and clean benches and equipment per SOPs.
• Conduct molecular techniques to support development, validation, and manufacturing of new QC products per cGMP.
• Perform testing following SOPs and MMQCI protocols per cGMP/ISO standards, with proper documentation.
• Support validation of new products under Design Control per FDA 21CFR820 and quality systems.
• Operate lab equipment like pH meters, balances, autoclaves.
• Assist in organizing data with the lead scientist to interpret results.
• May be trained to work with pathogens in a BSL2 environment.

Skills

Lab techniques

Attention to detail

Organized

Multitasking

Excel / data entry

Verbal and written communication

Physical stamina

Education

A.S., B.A. or B.S. in biology or related

Job description

MMQCI is seeking an R&D Associate Scientist to conduct a variety of general laboratory procedures under the supervision of the R&D Lab Supervisor and Manager. The role supports product development and validation of quality control products for clinical molecular diagnostic tests.

You will maintain lab inventory, prepare buffers and reagents, and perform molecular techniques such as plasmid purifications, RNA transcription, nucleic acid extraction, and PCR.