Senior Scientist - Molecular Diagnostics

Job Description:

 

Diagnostic test development/support using nucleic acid, organic synthesis, and immunochemical methods


· Coordinate and advise senior management on research and development plans for nucleic acid diagnostics for GMOs, plant pathogens, and other targets

·Participate in collaborative development of rapid nucleic-acid based field tests

·Develop IMS-PCR technology for plant pathogen detection

·Perform in-house PCR assays as needed for product support or cell culture lab

·Derivatize and conjugate small molecules to proteins and enzymes for use as antigens or immunoassay reagents

·Other duties as assigned

 Reports To:  Vice President, Product Development  

Secondary Responsibilities:

 

Expected to perform or contribute to rigorous method validations and data analysis for products under development.  Required to maintain familiarity with scientific literature and technical advances in nucleic acid detection. 

 

Job Requirements:

·Experience with molecular biology techniques, particularly PCR

·Familiarity with nucleic acid-based diagnostics

·Basic knowledge of organic synthesis and product characterization

·Knowledge of GLPs helpful, and ability to work with minimum supervision

·Ability to multi-task

 Education Requirements:

  Minimum M.S. degree in molecular biology or biochemistry.  A self-starter with a Ph.D. degree in chemistry or biochemistry with either relevant thesis work or post-doctoral experience preferred.

Additional Expertise or Requirements:

 

This position requires possession of broad skills in molecular biology, biochemistry, and organic chemistry.  Experience in human, veterinary or agricultural diagnostics all considered relevant.  Requires a self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to plan and work to a schedule on multiple simultaneous projects.  Contribution of new ideas to speed product development and market introduction a major plus.  Proficiency with PC-based applications and technical writing skills are required assets.

 

Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Short- and long-term disability insurance Group term life insurance 401K-type plan with Company match 11 holidays Vacation 7 days personal time Tuition reimbursement Attractive, brightly lighted, air conditioned work environment. Non-smoking facility Excellent work environment Innovative company with quality products of genuine value. Well-known, top quality customers and strategic partners

The Company



EnviroLogix develops, manufactures and markets test kits for the detection of transgenic proteins in genetically modified crops and seeds, molds and mold toxins in buildings, and natural toxins and pesticides in plants and water.

EnviroLogix is a 12 year old biotechnology company, one of the top three competitors world-wide in immunoassays for GMO test kits, and developing new applications and platforms daily.  Nucleic acid-based tests are an exciting new capability for this leader in agricultural diagnostics!

Located in Portland, Maine, EnviroLogix enjoys a first-class lab, manufacturing facility and work environment in one of the most attractive areas on the East Coast. Portland is literally within minutes of spectacular sandy beaches, rocky coast, islands, lakes and rivers, and little more than an hour from fabulous skiing, climbing and hiking. The lab and Portland itself are an easy two hours from Boston; yet the city offers many excellent restaurants of all types, great entertainment in the Old Port, Civic Center and Merrill Auditorium, excellent museums, and a very strong Masters in Immunology program at the University of Southern Maine.

With I-295 passing right through the city, and the Maine Turnpike literally 3 minutes from the lab, EnviroLogix and Portland are ideally situated for easy access from many attractive suburbs.

Be an important part of our rapid and continuing growth. EnviroLogix is privately owned by a broad group of independent professionals. Well financed, without venture capital investment, profitable and growing at steadily each year.


EnviroLogix Inc.

500 Riverside Industrial Parkway
Portland,  Maine  04103