Scientist II / Senior Scientist

Scientist II / Senior Scientist
LightDeck Diagnostics, United States

Experience
1 Year
Salary
0 - 0
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
Master's Degree
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Mar 6, 2021
Last Date
Apr 6, 2021
Location(s)

Job Description

LightDeck Diagnostics believes in a new approach to diagnostic testing where fast, accurate, simple, low-cost diagnostic tests will be run wherever and whenever they are needed, without compromise. Our proprietary LightDeck platform combines an advanced laser waveguide with novel materials and patented manufacturing techniques to deliver lab-quality results anywhere, in minutes. We are introducing a portfolio of water and food quality testing; the first is a test for algal toxins. The LightDeck platform is currently commercialized for food and water testing as well as veterinary diagnostics with future options to expand to human clinical diagnostics.

This position reports to the Product Manager for water and food products.

Requirements

Job Duties:

As part of an interdisciplinary team of assay scientists and product development engineers, the Senior Scientist critically supports the development of optical imaging platforms for water and food diagnostics, and is expected to perform the following:

  • Develop, troubleshoot, and validate assays for diagnostic tests.
  • Take ownership of all analysis of data from diagnostic instruments, including developing appropriate data analysis algorithms and methods.
  • Determine and effectively communicate root-cause failures of diagnostic measurements, particularly with regards to understanding impacts to system-level metrics like S/N, measurement sensitivity, and diagnostic performance.
  • Provide instrumentation and analysis solutions that increase the productivity of assay development teams.
  • Assist and educate assay development teams on data analysis and experimental design.
  • May work with manufacturing and quality control to develop tests.

Base skills:

Experience doing assay product development.

  • Strong background in microbiology and chemistry.
  • Strong knowledge of statistical data analysis.
  • Demonstrated strong analytical skills applied to design of experiments and data analysis.
  • Ability to communicate highly specialized technical matter to others.
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Familiarity with biological assays
  • Image processing and analysis
  • Experience with optical detection of biological material
  • Biostatistics
  • Programming experience with general-purpose data analysis, data collection and simulation tools like Matlab, LabView, IGOR, ImageJ, etc.

Preferred Skills:

  • Familiarity with biological assays
  • Image processing and analysis
  • Experience with optical detection of biological material
  • Biostatistics
  • Programming experience with general-purpose data analysis, data collection and simulation tools like Matlab, LabView, IGOR, ImageJ, etc.

Education and Experience:

  • M.S. or Ph.D. degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or related field.
  • At least 3 years hands-on experience developing immunoassays or oligo-based assays.

No single candidate is expected to have demonstrated skill in all functions listed, but candidates should highlight relevant experience in a brief cover letter.

Benefits

Our organization of ~80 people works on proprietary technology that has the potential to have a huge impact on the world (see recent press release on our website). Company benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, simple IRA with company match, PTO, paid holidays, as well as a casual and collaborative work environment, office snacks and drinks. Located near Boulder's many bike trails, our employees often bike or walk to work. We are committed to work life balance, and seek to support our employees with professional development opportunities that expand their skills and abilities. Come join the LightDeck Diagnostics team today and make a difference!

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