Fluxus Inc. is seeking a highly motivated, observant and detail-oriented Senior Research Associate, with hands-on experience in basic bio-chemistry procedures. The candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary product development team and support reagent and bioassay development activities for a novel diagnostics platform.

The candidate will apply her/his knowledge to prepare solutions and reagents for various research programs within the company. The candidate will be involved with verification and validation procedures for reagents and assay procedures in robotic systems for quantitative detection of disease biomarkers in a variety of biospecimens.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or related discipline
• 5 or more years of laboratory research experience in an academic or industrial setting
• Proven hands-on experience and troubleshooting skills with ELISA, PCR, fluorescence spectroscopy/microscopy, bioconjugations
• Demonstrated desire to learn new biochemical assays and bioanalytical techniques to characterize assay reagents
• Understanding the fundamental principles of analytical techniques including fluorescence and UV/VIS spectroscopy, microscopy, protein and nucleic acid purification, electrophoresis, DLS
• Working knowledge of purification techniques including affinity, ion exchange, size exclusion, hydrophobic interaction chromatography using Akta Avant/Pure
• Involved working at the interface of bioassay development (immunoassays, molecular assays)
• Flexibility, eagerness to learn new analytical skills under supervision and apply those skills to accurately perform work as needed
• Use good oral and written communication skills to relay scientific data

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.