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Development Scientist
Location: US-MN-Chaska
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Description/Comment: Hiring a Development Scientist II to assist with lab management of the next generation of automated immunoassay test instruments. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing industry working on the cutting edge of medical diagnostic technologies in a research and development environment. - The primary responsibility for this position is to work with a dedicated staff of engineers and scientists to ensure instruments are compliant to begin verification and validation testing.
Key Responsibilities Create and maintain instrument weekly maintenance solutions Perform daily/weekly/monthly maintenance on instruments Perform calibration/system check procedures on instruments and perform simple analysis on associated data (averages, standard deviations, etc.) Manipulating pipettes and performing sample dilutions and aliquoting according to written procedures. Monitor general lab supplies (lab consumables, instrument consumables, and instrument maintenance supplies) Lead on reagent procurement. Order reagents as needed, receive reagent orders, manage budget/track purchases Create and maintain an instrument allocation spreadsheet for all instruments to prioritize scheduling for instrument upgrades and other planned/unplanned work and schedule long-term verification/validation studies, thermal studies, stability studies, etc. Assist in instrument triage (able to quickly determine which instrument is available and in the correct configuration if an allocated verification instrument suddenly becomes unavailable) Lead daily instrument allocation meetings and prioritize service & support on instruments Responsible for temperature-controlled reagent storage/organization and environmental monitoring system phone calls Perform regular configuration compliance audits of instruments (correct software/hardware are on instruments, configuration log books are being updated, customer maintenance is being executed) Perform regular instrument utilization audits to determine actual use time. Track associated metrics and accountability/enforcement of people not using instrument(s) for allocated time Perform regular lab safety audits and conduct applicable safety trainings for new associates Create/maintain lab user and safety training SOPs Position Requirements - Biomedical Engineering or other engineering degree, Biochemistry, Biology or equivalent (Bachelor's with 2+ years of relevant experience or Masters with 0-2 years of experience)
- Knowledge and experience working in a medical laboratory
- Self-starter, works with a focused sense of urgency to resolve issues and complete projects
- Experience with data collection and analysis using validated tools or macros
- Knowledgeable with design and development in a regulated environment
- Able to troubleshoot/analyze problems, and make corresponding recommendations
- Work well with others, coordinate efforts with own and other departments
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
Arete Technologies Inc
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