Senior Scientist, Reagent Lyophilization

          At Alamar Biosciences, we’re on a mission to transform the field of proteomics for the early detection of cancer and other diseases. We are creating the world’s most sensitive proteomics platform to unmask the deepest secrets of our proteome. Our fully automated, high throughput platform will empower new biomarker discoveries for early detection and prevention of common diseases. We provide exceptional opportunities for those who have the entrepreneurial spirit, enjoy developing novel technologies and products, and aspire to grow together with the company. We are seeking a Product Development Senior Scientist – Reagent Lyophilization, with a focus on reagent development. You will be working in a fast-paced environment, on multiple projects, and will be a part of a rapidly growing company to make a big impact in life science research and early disease diagnosis. Primary Responsibilities include: · Lead reagent lyophilization formulation and process development activities · Evaluate physical properties of lyophilized formulations and establish QC acceptance criteria · Design, execute and analyze experiments to characterize the performance of assay reagents · Perform reagent robustness, guard banding and stability studies · Support the reagent/instrument integration, including process engineering studies The base salary range for this full-time position is $121,000 - $167,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The ranges displayed on each job posting reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries but are subject to change if the leveling of the role is adjusted. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process .    · Characterize prototype NULISAÔ system performance to support commercial launch · Prepare summaries, internal reports, presentations, manuscripts, etc · Coach and mentor junior scientist and research associates · Perform other duties and assumes additional departmental responsibilities as required Qualifications include:   · Ph.D. degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related field with minimal 2 years of industrial experience · Expert with hands-on experience with reagent, protein, enzyme and/or antibody lyophilization is a must · Expertise in molecular assay design and development, reagent storage stability studies, designing and validating QC test methods, and defining product, process, and material specifications. · Solid conceptual framework and hands-on experience in molecular biology methodology development, including PCR, Taqman qPCR and next-gen sequencing (NGS) would be a plus · Experience in IVD product development with ELISA immunoassay is a plus · Proficient technical writing skills and excellent documentation skills for experimental work and data analysis · Working knowledge of statistical analysis · Experience in Industry, preferably having developed and transferred products to a manufacturing setting   The base salary range for this full-time position is $121,000 - $167,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The ranges displayed on each job posting reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries but are subject to change if the leveling of the role is adjusted. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process .