R&D Scientist II — Molecular Assay Development

DiaSorin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 57,738 - 98,155; Full time

Job summary

Diasorin is seeking a research-focused scientist to participate in day-to-day R&D activities, designing and executing experiments, and developing molecular assays using the Luminex platform. The role involves independent lab work, data generation, and cross-functional collaboration with QA, Regulatory, and Manufacturing.

Strong communication and organized data handling are essential. The candidate will join a Biosafety Level II lab, contribute to protocol development, and support junior staff

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 5+ years lab work in molecular biology.
• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years relevant experience preferred.
• Master's degree with no required experience preferred.
• 2+ years in molecular/biochemical laboratory procedures.
• 2+ years knowledge of ISO 13485:2016 and FDA regulations preferred.
• 2+ years medical device industry experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Highly organized with strong time management.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills for team and cross-site collaboration.
• Maths and statistics aptitude; data analysis and technical writing aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and analyze experiments in a Biosafety Level II lab.
• Assemble and present data to departmental and cross-site teams.
• Contribute to writing protocols and reports for molecular tests.
• Coordinate with QA, Regulatory, Clinical, Transfer, Manufacturing and Quality Control.
• Train and provide technical support to junior team members.
• Assist in intellectual property development.
• Ensure compliance with Design Control and quality policies.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and maintain lab organization.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Time management

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Lab data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in biotech/related

Bachelor's in biological/chemical fields

Master's in biological/chemical fields

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Diasorin is seeking a research-focused scientist to participate in day-to-day R&D activities, designing and executing experiments, and developing molecular assays using the Luminex platform. The role involves independent lab work, data generation, and cross-functional collaboration with QA, Regulatory, and Manufacturing.

Strong communication and organized data handling are essential. The candidate will join a Biosafety Level II lab, contribute to protocol development, and support junior staff