Senior Assay Development Specialist (#0071) Singulex

Category: Research & Development
Summary

Must be an analytical thinker who can follow detailed guidelines, yet design and perform troubleshooting experiments when required. This position requires significant independent work; however, must know when to seek assistance from PhD level scientists at Singulex. Specifically, this involves working across functional areas in a matrix team manner. A strong work ethic combined with a passion for success and commitment to quality is a necessity. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are required.
Description

Develop immunoassays for use on the Singulex Erenna System Immunoassay platform.
This is a high-visibility, hands-on bench-level laboratory position that includes designing and performing experiments, analyzing resultant data, writing reports, and presenting results to peers within Singulex and Singulex customers.
Must provide laboratory leadership across different functional areas within Singulex.
Support others in assay troubleshooting.

Qualifications

MS or PhD in biological sciences (biology, biotechnology, cell biology, biochemistry, immunology, etc.) required, with at least three plus years (for MS degree) or one year (for PhD) of relevant hands-on laboratory experience which includes:

Broad and deep knowledge of immunoassay methods used for protein analysis, with greater than 50 of laboratory experience spent either developing and/or performing immunoassays.
Extensive hands on immunoassay development experience with at least one of the following assay platforms is required: ELISA, bead (e.g. Luminex platform), or ECL (e.g. Bioveris/Mesoscale Discovery platform).
Knowledgeable in immunoassay design principles, as well as a thorough understanding of antibodies and antibody-antigen interactions, including preparation of solutions, buffers, and reagent mixtures.
Proven track record of ability to develop immunoassays.
Experience with diagnosing assay problems and assisting others with proper techniques.
Demonstrated proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word programs is essential.
Excellent written and oral communications.
Effective personal communication skills.
Excellent cross-functional team leadership and participation skills.
Results and goals oriented.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment; flexible and quickly adaptable to changing priorities.
Ability to inculcate the Singulex Top-5 core values and serve as a positive example to team members and others within the organization.
Possess integrity and a strong work ethic.
Passionate for both personal and corporate success.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a member of a team.
Commitment to quality.
Enthusiasm, attention to detail, the ability to meet aggressive deadlines, ability to think out of the box, and ability to work effectively with others in a fast paced, highly-productive environment.

Location:	3507 Breakwater Ave Hayward, CA 94545 United States