Associate Scientist - R&D

Job Description

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

Full-time