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We are seeking a talented and motivated Scientist with expertise in biochemical assay development to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team. This key role focuses on immunoassay technology design for Fluxus’ groundbreaking ultrasensitive detection platform. As an Assay Development Scientist, you will work closely with the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to optimize and improve diagnostic-grade immunoassay technology, expand the core test portfolio, and provide technical support for regulatory submissions and product launches.
Ideal Candidate Attributes:
- Strong technical expertise in analytical biochemistry and immunoassay development – preferably in clinical diagnostic industry
- Extensive hands-on laboratory experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment and keeping current with new developments in the field
- Experience with In Vitro diagnostic assay development strongly preferred
Responsibilities:
- 100% on-site role.
- Apply various scientific concepts and experimental approaches for designing and developing diagnostic-grade ultrasensitive immunoassays for Fluxus’ optofluidic single molecule counting platform.
- Use advanced biochemical and biophysical techniques to evaluate new assay technologies and screen critical reagents, including molecular binding kinetics, mechanisms of action, functional protein assays, protein labeling, purification & characterization of proteins and other biomolecules, PCR transfection, and cell culture.
- Plan, organize, and conduct experiments in collaboration with the principal investigator.
- Design, test, and evaluate methods and protocols.
- Analyze, summarize, and organize data.
- Author reports & project-related documents; present scientific results.
- Collaborate with internal teams to enable project progression.
- Support operations with tech transfer to manufacturing scale.
- Participate in routine laboratory operations.
- Provide guidance to Research Associates and train junior personnel.
- Recommend new equipment purchases.
- Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies.
Preferred Qualifications & Critical Attributes:
- PhD in Biochemistry, Cell or Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or related field with 2 years of experience, or a master’s degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in immunoassay development, including reagent and assay optimization, technical migration to automated platforms, upscaling, transfer to manufacturing, use of statistical methods, and validation protocols.
- Hands-on expertise in fluorescence-based assay systems (e.g., FRET, fluorescence nanoparticle, fluorescence imaging, labeled antibodies).
- Strong skills in interpreting fluorescence signals and optimizing fluorescence readouts.
- Familiarity with raw materials chemistry for immunoassays.
- Experience with ultrasensitive and microfluidics platforms (assay-on-a-chip preferred).
- Knowledge of ELISA, MSD, SIMOA, Gyrolab technologies, and troubleshooting skills.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization software such as GraphPad Prism, MedCalc, Minitab, etc.
- Valuable problem-solving approach and diverse technical backgrounds are encouraged.
About Fluxus:
Fluxus Inc. is a privately held development-stage medical device company based in Sunnyvale, CA, focused on biochip-based detection platforms for ultra-high sensitivity diagnostics. We foster an innovative, driven culture with diverse perspectives, united in our mission to make a positive impact in healthcare. We offer a competitive benefits package and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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