Associate Scientist - R&D

Clinical Diagnostic Solutions, Inc. (CDS) is a company that provides total hematology solutions for the physician office laboratory, clinic, small hospital, and veterinary office markets. At CDS, our mission is to provide the highest quality experience to our valued customers. Our employees achieve this through our cultural goals of working together through Teamwork, high Quality in the work we do, being Innovative and Courageous, always Results Oriented, and most importantly – being Customer Oriented.

Under supervision, uses fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization to perform scientific, R&D tasks of some complexity requiring application and adaptation of established techniques, procedures, and criteria. Participates in new product development, optimization, validation, and transfer into production. Prioritizes work schedules to support team objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in method development and technical innovation within the research team and supports project timelines
• Performs method optimizations, validations and participates in technology transfer to production
• Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments such as pH, conductivity meters, osmometers, spectrnphotometers, hematology analyzers and nucroscopes
• Evaluates and selects methods, applies protocols and scientific techniques to accomplish study objectives
• Drafts and updates protocols, test methods and standard operating procedures as applicable
• Proactively collaborates and supports the team, communicates problems as they arise
• Provides solution/s to problem/ s of limited complexity, exercises judgment within defined policies to determine appropriate action
• Collects, analyzes and compiles data. Summarizes for interpretation and discussion
• Drafts statistical and narrative reports as applicable
• Recognizes and reports experimental variances
• Is able to coordinate a small project or a small component of a larger project according to set deliverables
• Maintains good laboratory records and documentation for experimental work and results Maintains workplace safety and environmental practices
• Maintains clean workplace including laboratory bench and glassware
• Supports the department with QC technical investigation activities as needed
• Works in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Engages in inter and intra-departmental activities/studies Performs other related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of scientific approach and methodologies.
• Ability to design small studies, gather, organize and analyze statistical data and generate reports
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications such as Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Teams
• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise is desirable but not required
• Capable of adjusting to dynamic work environment and changing priorities
• Willing to take on new challenges and implement new ideas
• Must be Comfortable handling blood products
• Willing to embrace a learning environment, is open to suggestions, new ideas and innovation
• Ability to grasp methods fast and willingness to change course as applicable
• Familiar with GLP, GMP practices and capable of working in a regulated medical device company (ISO and FDA)
• Must have strong analytical skills
• Must be a team player and driven individual Must value innovation, accuracy and accountability

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years or Associates degree with 5-8 years' experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

EOE