INNOVATION RESEARCH SCIENTIST PH.D.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In order to meet a growing demand for new and novel products, we are seeking a highly motivated, interactive, and creative Innovation Research Scientist to join our Innovation team at Novodiax. The successful candidate will be responsible for development and optimization of tissue-based assays. Individuals will possess a background in biology or a related discipline and have laboratory experiences working with human and animal tissue preparations, histological staining, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing. Individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be self-motivated, detail-oriented, exhibit excellent organizational and communication skills, demonstrate the ability to work under defined time-frames, and be a team player who enjoys having a high degree of responsibility.

PRIMARY OF DUTIES AND JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Innovations Research Scientist will help lead development of new immunoassay, histology and cytology products.  The individual will perform various histological, immunoassay, immunohistochemical (IHC) and immunocytology tests to demonstrate feasibility and to develop tests protocols.

Specific duties include:

  • Have mastered an understanding of basic chemistry and laboratory procedures.
  • Tissue sample embedding, microtome sectioning and processing of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue section samples.
  • Fresh and frozen tissue sample fixation and immunohistochemistry processing of tissues from microsections cut using a cryostat.
  • To prepare and/or generate FFPE cell blocks from cell pellets and maintain cell cultures
  • Help to organize, document, and maintain company tissue banks.
  • Perform hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) and special stains testing on frozen tissues.
  • Perform simple and multiplex immunohistochemical staining on FFPE and frozen tissue slides.
  • To optimize and validate reagents for IHC and cytology applications.
  • Support the testing and validation of prototype instruments.
  • Properly document all lab activities in laboratory notebooks and report your progress weekly.
  • Properly operate and maintain lab equipment.
  • To maintain a safe working environment through compliance with all environmental health and safety regulations.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

  • Research Scientist should have an advanced degree such as a Ph.D. in molecular, cellular biology or bioengineering with at least 1-year histology or cytology lab working experience.
  • The Research Scientist will help lead development efforts for new immunoassay, histology and cytology products and will need to:
    • Demonstrate feasibility and document protocols for IHC, ELISA, or cytology antibody tests.
    • Have experience managing frozen tissues sectioning, fluorescent microscopy, molecular biology techniques.  Antibody development and cell culture manipulation is highly desired.
    • Have experience processing Immunohistochemistry (IHC) tests.
    • Be competent with computer skills, especially the MS Suite; Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience working with cytology specimens and specimen processing is highly desirable.
  • Excellent organization, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills are desired.
  • Individuals must be strong team players and must be able to work independently.

To submit your resume, please email us at hr@novodiax.com.

Equal Opportunity: Novodiax, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Novodiax, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Novodiax, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Novodiax, Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.