Scientist

As a Scientist within our Global Assay Development Organization, you’ll be an integral part of Bio-Rad's world class global R&D capability – focusing on biologics used in multiplex immunoassay technology of cutting-edge in-vitro diagnostics systems. Working closely with biologics, manufacturing, and quality teams, you’ll maintain and expand our core diagnostics platforms. You’ll also work in an exciting new product roadmap that supports our ambitious clinical diagnostics strategy, drive long term growth for the company, and propel healthcare into the future. Specifically this position will focus on the Biologics needed to calibrate Bio-Rad’s multiplex assays.

How You'll Make An Impact:

• Working on technical projects aimed to transfer new BioPlex biologics into manufacturing and help address performance and manufacturability of BioPlex multiplex immunoassays. Provide technical work and leadership, design experiment strategies, generate study plans and execute them to validate manufacturing process for biologics needed for new product development and design change projects. Specialize in the biologics needed for Bead production, Calibrators, Controls, and QC release panels.
• Perform laboratory experiments as part of Design and Development plans for New Product Development and Design Changes related to bacterial and mamialian expression, purification and characterization of biologics.
• Act as a technical participant on cross-functional projects or programs. Enable collaboration with MSAT, QC, manufacturing, marketing, QA (Quality Assurance) and RA (Regulatory Assurance) teams. Provide technical expertise to the manufacturing team, participate in the troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Workstream include: biologic qualification, document creation/revision including elements of Design History File(s), costing in SAP, assisting with regulatory submissions, investigation of Quality Notifications for nonconformance and deviations from standard process.
• Participate in functional and cross-functional training to advance technical capabilities.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, or equivalent acceptable with sufficient academic or industrial postgraduate experience in a relevant field. 5+ years of experience related to the targeted area of technical expertise (experience depends on education level).
• Experience in biologic development including cell banking, production (culture and purification of bacterial and mamalian cells recombinant biologics), QC testing (purity and fuctional), Design Control process for FDA/IVDR in immunology or related products is strongly desired.
• Experience with bead based multiplexing technology is a plus with a strong continuous improvement mentality to streamline technology transfers from R&D to Mfg/QC operations.
• Excellent data analytics – Excel, MiniTab, Power BI, etc, with SAP experience a plus.
• Strong team member who has a proven track record of collaborating on teams in a matrixed environment, self-motivated with a strong work ethic with effective written and oral communication skills.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well.  That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more!  

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is also eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

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