Scientist

Antech Diagnostics

Rockville (MD)

On-site

USD 88,000 - 110,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Antech Diagnostics in Rockville, MD, seeks a Scientist to design, optimize, and validate immunoassays for veterinary diagnostics. You will oversee data analysis, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to translate discoveries into manufacturing-ready processes.

The role requires strong background in immunoassay development, molecular biology techniques, and experience with data-driven problem solving. USDA licensing support and QC testing are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, veterinary science or related field + 4 years of experience or PhD with 0–2 years of experience.
Experience with analytical skills in experimental design and statistical data analysis.
Knowledge of diagnostic immunoassay development and protein purification is required.

Responsibilities

Design, validate, and optimize immunoassays for veterinary diagnostics.
Analyze data and communicate results to cross-functional teams.
Provide leadership and coordinate tasks across team members.
Lead tech transfers of products from laboratories to manufacturing.
Author protocols, reports, and SOPs for process changes.
Investigate deviations and implement corrective actions.
Support USDA licensing studies and related regulatory activities.
Perform QC testing of biological components and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Experimental design

Immunoassay development

Protein purification

Bioconjugations

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/veterinary science

PhD in related field (optional)

Tools

HPLC

Job description

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $88,000 - $110,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Job Purpose/Overview

The Scientist will be responsible for the design, execution, optimization, and validation of immunoassays for use in veterinary diagnostic testing. This position requires a solid foundation of technical skills and the ability to analyze data, solve problems, and support cross-functional efforts including technology transfer into manufacturing. This role will also oversee the incoming biological material screening and QC testing.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsible for developing and validating diagnostic tests. Provides input with experimental designs and processes to ensure compliance and high-quality output.
Provides thorough analyses of data and effectively communicates results to the team.
Provides leadership and management to lower-level team staff, translating business goals into actionable development plans and assigning tasks and projects to qualified team members.
Provide technical assistance within product development core teams acting as a technical lead on project teams. Support tech transfers of products from Laboratories to manufacturing.
Author protocols, study reports, SOPs and other documents in support of process changes/optimization.
Perform complex troubleshooting to assess and correct product malfunctions. Investigate process deviations and conduct root-cause analysis for implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Facilitate USDA licensing process and perform the studies required for USDA licensing process.
Perform quality control activities, including QC documents, QC testing, and incoming QC testing of biological and critical components.
Participates on special projects and assignments as assigned and/ or required.

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s in biology, chemistry, veterinary science or similar field and four (4) years prior experience or PhD in directly related field and 0 – two (2) years’ prior experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Experience applying analytical skills in experimental design and knowledge of statistical data analysis.
Experience with molecular biology techniques, including bioconjugations, immunoassay development and protein purification (HPLC experience is a plus).
Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to effectively “translate” scientific and technical information to others.
An understanding of veterinary diagnostics, testing and/or care practices is not a requirement, but is preferred.

Working Conditions

The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding. The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations and communicate with people in an office environment. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The associate will primarily work in a typical office environment including the use of cubicles, computers and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, data base management, email, and the Internet. The associate is frequently required to use a calculator; fax, copy machine, and phone system. The associate must occasionally use media equipment such as an overhead projector, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.

Laboratory personnel will be trained to work in Biosafety Level 2 laboratory settings and are required to follow all safety protocols and PPE requirements. Lab process equipment may include analyzing and testing tools and the usage of chemicals and reagents. Lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds and process monitoring via visual inspection.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Benefits

Benefits eligiblity is based on employment status.