We are seeking an Associate Scientist to join our Assay Development group. This position involves planning and designing experiments to develop Ultra-Sensitive Immunoassays on a microfluidics platform for the diagnosis of infectious diseases, and may involve the use of additional techniques, such as functional protein assays; labeling, purification and characterization of proteins and other biomolecules; PCR; transfection and cell culture.

The ideal candidate combines deep biological and biochemical expertise with practical laboratory skills in immunoassay design, optimization, development and validation. This person has worked extensively with a broad range of biochemical, microbiological, protein science, biomedical engineering and other technologies for the development of ultra-sensitive biomarker assays. Experience in clinical laboratory diagnostics, microfluidics, robotic liquid handling and magnetic particle processors a plus.

The Associate Scientist will work with an interdisciplinary team of biochemists, cell and molecular biologists, analytical chemists, and engineers. This is a lab-based position that will require flexibility, efficiency, creativity, a collaborative spirit, and a “can-do” attitude.

A normal day in the laboratory would focus on designing and carrying out experiments, analyzing results, communicating them to the other members of the projects and sharing ideas as what next step should be.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry or a related discipline – with minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Or, a Master’s degree with 4-6 years’ experience.
• Experience in immunoassay development with colorimetric, luminescence and fluorescence readout, including reagent development and optimization, assay protocol development & optimization, technical migration of manual assays to automated platforms, use of statistical methods, writing and execution of validation protocol.
• Familiarity with chemistry of raw materials used for immunoassays.
• Experience with ultra-sensitive and microfluidics platforms (assay on a chip preferred). Being able to answer questions of how ELISA, MSD, SIMOA, Gyrolab technologies deliver these assays, and how to troubleshoot a variety of issues will be critical to success.
• Experience with In Vitro Diagnostics development in conformance with assay specifications within Design Controlled process, or experience with Laboratory Developed Tests a plus.

Expectations, Skills, and Abilities:

• 100% on-site role.
• Plan, organize, and conduct independent experiments upon approval of the principal investigator for the development of diagnostic-grad ultra-sensitive immunoassays.
• Design, test, and evaluate methods and protocol.
• Analyze, summarize, and organize collected data.
• Together with principal investigator, prepare publications and present results of investigation in internal meetings.
• Purchase and/or recommends purchase of new equipment.
• Responsible for the routine operations of the laboratory under the direction of the principal investigator.
• May train junior research personnel.
• Critical attributes:
• • Diligence, curiosity and initiative-taking, good work ethic and teamwork abilities.
  • At ease using liquid handling equipment and other forms of automation.
  • Excellent organization, planning, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Attention to details.

About Fluxus

Fluxus Inc. is a privately held development-stage medical device company located in Sunnyvale, CA, USA. The Company’s immediate focus is the development and commercialization of biochip-based detection platforms for ultra-high sensitivity diagnostics and bioanalytical applications. Our culture represents innovative, driven, and talented professionals with diverse perspectives, but one which is united on a mission to significantly and positively make a difference in healthcare.

As a member of Fluxus’ team, you would join an entrepreneurial and growing company that functions with the electricity of a startup but is led by a management team with a proven success record of 25+ years in life science tools and diagnostics. We look forward to hearing from you to learn more about your expertise and career goals. Fluxus provides a competitive benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.