R&D Molecular Scientist

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Job description

Who is CorDx

CorDx a multi-national biotech organization focused on pushing the limits of innovation and supply in global health. With over 2,100 employees across the world, serving millions of users in over 100 countries, CorDx delivers rapid testing and point-of-care medical device solutions used in the detection of infectious disease such as COVID-19, pregnancy, drugs of abuse, biomarkers, and more. CorDx is at the cutting edge of technology, artificial intelligence, and data science with the goal of delivering diagnostic solutions to some of the most critical questions in healthcare.

Job Type: Full time
Job Title: R&D Molecular Scientist
Location: Onsite - San Diego

Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000

Job Responsibilities:

Designs and performs sophisticated, technically challenging experiments, efficiently and independently.

Generates effective hypotheses to pursue Project goals and set new experimental directions.

Makes substantive conceptual contributions to Project activities and scientific strategies.

Develops novel and creative solutions to overcome Project goal obstacles.

Identifies broad implications to findings, which transcend the immediate experiment.

Take on a unique opportunity to assume a managerial position in developing the company's product roadmap in the area of molecular technical expertise.

Showcase a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in product marketing within the IVD industry.

Requirements

Minimum of a Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field. PhD preferred.

Minimum of 5-7 years of hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques, with a focus on assay development in the IVD industry.

Strong expertise in molecular diagnostic assay design, optimization, and validation, with proficiency in nucleic acid extraction, PCR/qPCR, sequencing, and other molecular techniques.

Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., FDA, ISO) and knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and quality standards for IVD products.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to design and execute complex experiments, analyze data, and draw meaningful conclusions.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely.

Proven track record of leading successful projects, delivering results on time and within budget, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Medical Insurance Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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