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R&D Immunoassay Scientist

NY Staffing, Wallingford, Connecticut, United States, 06492

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Bio-Techne R&D Immunoassay Scientist

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide. Pay Range: $81,900.00 - $134,550.00 Position Summary: We are seeking a creative and driven R&D Immunoassay Scientist to lead the development of novel solutions and improvements to existing products for our automated microfluidic-based biomarker analysis platform. This role is ideal for a life sciences professional with a background in biology, who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and is eager to push the boundaries of next-generation immunoassay technologies. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with biologists, engineers, and assay developers to design and execute robust experiments that turn innovative ideas into tangible research outcomes. They will also serve as subject matter expert, supporting other teams in troubleshooting and enhancing current products. A strong ability to think creatively, paired with rigorous experimental design and high execution standards, is essential for this role. While a solid foundation in life sciences is required, experience or interest in surface chemistry, microfluidics, image processing, or programming is a plus. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, innovation-focused organization, delivering high-quality solutions to the fluid biomarker research community. Key Responsibilities

Conceive, design, and execute complex experiments aimed at developing novel immunoassay solutions and capabilities for the Simple Plex platform. Evaluate novel technologies and provide recommendations. Provide scientific leadership to further expand the commercial assay offering. Function as an assay and technology subject-matter-expert to provide meaningful input for ongoing projects. Work cross-functionally with other teams to achieve goals. Exercise judgement within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Identify critical process improvements and lead implementation. Be a self-motivated and self-directed individual who can accomplish objectives while managing competing priorities. Follow company policies and practices as outlined in the Handbook, as well as safety guidelines as outlined in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals. Perform additional duties as assigned. Job Qualifications

PhD in the Life Sciences and up to 5 years of relevant experience or; Master's degree in biological sciences (or a related field) and 8 years of relevant industry experience. Experience in developing and/or troubleshooting immunoassays (or related methods), preferably within an industry setting. Deep understanding of immunoassay principles. Project management capabilities with excellent problem-solving ability and innate attention to detail. Good command of data analysis practices within the life-sciences domain and related software tools. Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Ability to communicate professionally, both oral and written. Background in one or more of the following disciplines is highly desirable: cell biology, immunology, biochemistry, surface chemistry. Experience with automated ELISA platforms or microfluidics is a plus. Experience in programming (e.g. R, Python) and/or advanced statistical approaches is a plus. Prior experience in leading technical teams and mentoring is a plus. Why Join Bio-Techne

We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield. We invest in our employees' financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA. We empower our employees to develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more. We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging. We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave. We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table. Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.