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Scientist – Content Development
Company | Alamar Biosciences |
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Location | Fremont, CA, USA |
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Salary | $135000 – $150000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | PhD |
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Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline with 1+ years of industry experience in high-plex assay development (proteomics, immunoassays, or NGS-based multiplexing)
- Deep expertise in multiplex immunoassay platforms (e.g., Luminex, MSD, Olink, Ella, SomaLogic, etc)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of optimizing assay performance
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication skills for presenting data, writing technical reports, and collaborating within and across teams
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and optimization of high-plex (100+ – plex) proteomic panels of various disease areas for biomarker discovery, validation, and translational research
- Develop and optimize the high-plex panels to ensure high specificity, sensitivity, and reproducibility of the product
- Perform multivariate analysis to optimize assay performance, minimize cross-reactivity, and mitigate matrix effect
- Drive continuous improvement in product reliability, process efficiency, assay consistency, and workflow scalability
- Troubleshoot technical challenges via root-cause analysis and implement corrective strategies
- Develop and maintain critical documentation, including SOPs, PRDs, and assay transfer documents to support product development and regulatory compliance
- Serve as SME and provide mentorship to junior scientists
- Collaborate cross-functionally to advance projects and contribute to strategic discussions
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with molecular technology such qPCR/ddPCR and NGS is strongly preferred
- Knowledge of biomarker validation, statistical process controls, or clinical sample testing are preferred