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Research and Development Scientist
Company & Role Description
Arma Biosciences is an emerging diagnostics company with a revolutionary technology platform for biomarker detection that can be used in the home to manage chronic disease.
As a key member of the technical team, the Research Technician will be closely involved in the company’s electrochemical sensor development activities leading to regulatory clearance and CLIA-waiver in the USA.
The Research Technician will oversee testing and development of the molecular sensors that are a core component of the first product; aid in managing lab operations related to electrochemical sensor development; together with the R&D Scientist, facilitate the delivery of completed sensor development projects in accordance with time and budget constraints, and foster innovative solutions to customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute test plans evaluating performance of Arma’s biomarker monitoring system
- Prepare reagents and consumables for testing and adhere to standard operating procedures
- Perform tasks to maintain laboratory infrastructure (ordering and tracking of materials, prepping buffers and maintenance of R&D equipment).
- Test contrived and clinical specimens
Knowledge Required
- University degree in science or engineering, combined with a minimum 2 years industrial experience
- Working knowledge of chemistry/biochemistry/biology as they pertain to diagnostic devices
- Familiarity with quality systems and regulatory compliance
Skills/Competencies Required
- Experience with development and execution of SOPs
- Proven ability to work under pressure and with short deadlines to accomplish objectives
- Data analysis and compilation
Experience Preferred
- 2+ yrs industry experience in assay development, clinical instrumentation and/or consumable development; in-vitro diagnostic experience highly desirable
- Significant success within a small, emerging company environment
- Experience with analytical chemistry and/or electrochemical methods
Key Attributes
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Pragmatism combined with a “can do” attitude
- Broad and deep thinking – “big picture” combined with attention to detail
- Entrepreneurial thinking and work ethic
