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Senior Scientist R&D

Chicago, US💼 Full-time💰 $94,000–$94,000🗓 2026-07-01 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design and development of molecular assays for IVD & CDx programs, leading validation studies and ensuring regulatory compliance for FDA submissions.

Role type

Senior Scientist, Molecular Assay Development

Builds

In vitro diagnostic (IVD) and companion diagnostic (CDx) molecular assays

Domain

Healthcare / Precision Medicine / Molecular Biology

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Nucleic acid technologies, NGS, PCR, qPCR, assay design, validation planning, regulatory compliance (FDA/EUA), project leadership, SOP development

Preferred skills

Cross-functional collaboration, budget tracking, process improvement

Technologies

NGS, PCR, qPCR

Responsibilities

Lead validation team from project inception through launch, design assay performance specifications, troubleshoot technical issues, author validation plans and summaries, ensure activities meet regulatory requirements, manage R&D design documents

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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