Scientist I - Technology Development

At Alamar, we are passionate about enabling our customers to make scientific discoveries that translate into clinical outcomes and benefit patients. Our team is growing quickly as we develop innovative approaches to measure critical protein biomarkers from liquid samples that can enable the earliest possible detection of disease. We believe the next frontier in biology is enabled by measuring proteins at higher sensitivity in highly multiplexed assays at the push of a button, which is something only Alamar can do. As we build our team, we seek collaborative, driven, intellectually curious people committed to solving complex challenges. Our culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork because we believe this enables the kind of breakthrough thinking that will accelerate our mission.

Position summary
We are seeking a Scientist, Technology Development, to join our technology development team. The successful candidate will contribute to the advancement of our proprietary protein detection platform. This role involves working on multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment, with the goal of making a meaningful impact on life science research and early disease diagnostics.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments for early-phase new product development and optimization of existing technologies to advance Alamar’s NGS-based high-plex immunoassay platform.
• Apply advanced laboratory techniques to support innovative technology development and assay optimization.
• Generate high-quality data and maintain comprehensive, accurate records of experimental procedures, reagents, methodologies, and results.
• Analyze experimental data, evaluate assay performance, and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure robustness and reliability.
• Collaborate with bioinformatics and engineering teams to integrate automation and data analysis workflows on Alamar’s proprietary instrument platform.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline; or M.S. with a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with ELISA, qPCR, or similar assay platforms, including data generation, analysis, and interpretation.
• Experience in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) preferred
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as R, JMP, or GraphPad Prism.
• Demonstrated ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain detailed documentation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in developing multiplex assays.
• Familiarity with automated liquid handling systems.
• Experience in In Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs) and/or Laboratory Developed Tests (LTDs) product development, particularly involving ELISA immunoassays is advantageous
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex projects independently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - $140,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The ranges displayed on each job posting reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries but are subject to change if the leveling of the role is adjusted. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. 

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