Scientist, Molecular Diagnostics (m/f/d)

Scientist, Molecular Diagnostics (m/f/d)Description -The role, within the assay development team, will contribute to the design and development of lab-based and POC molecular diagnostic solutions for infectious diseases, using the pulse-controlled amplification (PCA) core technology. HP Health Solutions Germany, located in the science hotspot Martinsried near Munich, is a subsidiary of HP Inc. and develops diagnostic instruments and assays for ultrafast detection of pathogens.ResponsibilitiesDesign, execute, and analyze complex experiments. Carry out multivariable data analysis (Excel, JMP) and communicate results (written, verbal, presentation) internally and externally.Support the manager in the planning and implementation of a project. Make independent decisions to allow timely progress of the plan.Support development, design freeze, and verification of diagnostic tests. Support the planning of complex development and verification studies and take responsibility for experimental execution and analysis of results.Communicate with engineers and researchers across the program. Support the effective integration of sub-systems and planning of product performance test studies. Comply with quality standards (ISO13485); adhere to good laboratory practice guidelines, support continuous improvement of protocols and procedures. Adhere to activity, data, and results traceability system and monitor its implementation.Education and ExperiencePhD in Molecular Biology  or equivalent industry experience is requiredExperience with biotech product development preferably in vitro diagnostics (IVDD 98/79/EG and/orFDA 510k) is desirableKnowledge and experience with multiplexed PCR and qPCR or isothermal amplification is requiredKnowledge and experience of biochemistry methods for sample lysis and purification and sample preparation technologies for molecular target detection is desirableKnowledge and experience with fungi, bacterial and viral pathogens culturing, processing of infectious human samples, and relative laboratory practice and regulations (BSL2) is idealAbility to work under Quality Systems (QMS) and adhere to international quality standards and protocols (ISO) is requiredExperience with e-lab book for data traceabilityIndependent, Self-motivating, and a self-driven work ethic. Ability to support, guide, and motivate team membersReliable, flexible, and with availability to accommodate shifts in working hours when requiredProblem-solving and decision-making ability with a strong analytical skillsetExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations and work on analyses at varying levels of granularitySoftware proficiency with basic text, data and presentation tools, and graphic and analysis software (JMP, GraphPad, Python, R)Fluent in English with very high proficiency in both written and verbal communication is requiredAbout the team:The assay development team focuses on the design, development, and verification of molecular tests for the diagnosis of human infectious diseases. Our activity sits on a multidisciplinary crossroads between biochemistry, molecular biology, mechanics, optics, and software technology and requires a multifaceted approach to product development. We aim to support the development of molecular tests for a faster and more accurate diagnosis.Job -EngineeringSchedule -Full timeShift -No shift premium (Germany)Travel -Relocation -Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.If you’d like more information about HP’s EEO Policy or your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law – Supplement