Scientist II: Advanced Assay Development & Validation

Arup; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ARUP Laboratories, a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory based in Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks a scientist to develop, validate, and improve assays, and to write technical procedures for transitioning into the clinical lab. This role operates with more autonomy than Scientist I and reports to the R&D Manager.

The position requires strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills, with PhD or Master’s plus post-graduate experience and active collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field required.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred.
• PhD or higher for internal promotion consideration.
• PhD in a relevant technical field or Master’s with 2+ years post-graduate experience; Bachelor's with 4+ years post-graduate experience.
• 2-4 years of relevant scientific experience beyond education requirement.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, designs, and executes development and validation/verification of new assays or assay improvements for the technical section.
• Performs literature reviews to inform new assay development and assay improvement.
• Maintains knowledge of the field and emerging technologies and their potential applications to the reference setting.
• Writes analytical protocols, development plans, and validation/verification plans.
• Ensures protocols are in compliance with department, company, and regulatory body regulations.
• Critically evaluates and interprets experimental data.
• Compiles data and reports into Validation/Verification packets per ARUP R&D policies.
• Prioritizes projects and tasks and demonstrates effective time management.
• Communicates progress and results with Medical Directors, R&D Manager, and Technical Operations.
• Provides laboratory support for validation of new equipment, processes, and methods.

Job description

ARUP Laboratories, a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory based in Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks a scientist to develop, validate, and improve assays, and to write technical procedures for transitioning into the clinical lab. This role operates with more autonomy than Scientist I and reports to the R&D Manager.

The position requires strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills, with PhD or Master’s plus post-graduate experience and active collaboration