Overview Here at the OraSure family of companies, our innovative sampling tools, services, and diagnostics unlock access to accurate, essential information that advances global health and well-being. Our products include molecular sampling kits for the genome and microbiome, cutting-edge services and analytics, rapid diagnostics for infectious disease, and tests for substance abuse.
Snapshot of Responsibilities Bench Scientist required >70% hoursResponsible for teamwork on multiple protein engineering projects through Research and to Product Development to support new products.Extensive experience to troubleshoot laboratory issues: equipment and methods.Provide technical advice on competitor products, new products, and scientific concepts that may lead to new products.Maintain an ongoing surveillance of marketing, scientific, and patent literature to stay abreast of new developments and products that may impact OraSure's businessParticipates in the preparation of supporting data documents for regulatory submission to the FDA in support of our regulatory department.Designs experiments, evaluates data, communicates results to others and determines subsequent course of action consistent with project and company goals.Independent team member with low level of supervision and direction from management. May be responsible for associates' contribution and timeline for specific projects.Prepares and presents papers at scientific meetings and/or publishes papers in scientific journals.May have direct reports and responsible for reviewing, coaching, developing critical skillsMay lead technology transfer and supports validation of new products & processes.May participate in core teams as requiredMaintains timely execution of notebook and documentation according to Quality DepartmentResponsible for supplies ordering, equipment maintenance and cleaning lab.What You Bring BS or MS in chemistry/biology/immunology/biochemistry and combined >12+ years of industry experience OR PhD with >10+ years bench experience in R&D at a biopharmaceutical or equivalent with diagnostic assay development for immunoassay platforms under ISO certification. Experienced in technical skills for expression and purification of recombinant proteins: Affinity, SEC, HIC, IEX, analytical and preparative chromatography.Proven accomplishment contributing to successful technology or product developmentKnowledge of a variety of biochemical, immunological, microbiological, and molecular biology assay methods and laboratory safety regulations.Established skills in molecular biology and protein purification are preferred.Must be able to independently conduct an assigned portion of a project.Demonstrated technical and scientific skill and experience in designing recombinant proteins, framework analysis for antibodies, designing vectors for prokaryotic and mammalian expression systems.Experienced in plate-based assays, development of reagents and optimization of samples and strategies.Experienced in BLS2+ lab, working with potentially infectious human samples, performs all work under safety guidelines at all timesExperience with infectious diseases such as bacterial and viral pathogens and samples.Demonstrable communication skills, written and oral, including a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, alignment software, MolBio software/tools.Conjugation expertise, Immunoassay experience, affinity measurements by SPR/BLI, epitope mapping/design a plus.Willing to work at the bench and to assist in teaching technical skills to subordinates and/or colleagues.Must be able to demonstrate scientific knowledge and application.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent time-management skills, multi-tasking skills and efficient execution on deliverables.Excellent communication skills, written (presentation) and oral. Ability to be collaborative at all levels and cross-functionally, accept direction when needed, enthusiastic, self-motivated required.
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