Job Requirements
1 - 3 years of experience
Skills
Job description for Research Officer (Assay development) at Quikpath
Job Description
QuikPath is looking to hire an Research officer to contribute to the Design and Development of rapid assays for its Point-of-Care (POC) diagnostic platform technology.
Key Role & Responsibilities
- Hands-on development and optimization of clinical diagnostic tests based on molecular technology e.g. RT-PCR, isothermal amplification, NGS (~90% wet lab time)
- Explore new technologies to meet/exceed current clinical requirements on diagnostics tests
- Problem-solving using technical product knowledge and design control.
- Design and execute experiments independently, troubleshoot, analyse data, interpret results, and keep a detailed record of experiments
- Actively provide scientific input in both multifunctional and R&D team meetings
- Work closely with other Scientists, Engineering, and Commercial colleagues on projects to provide scientific inputs related to company products or research
- Participate in experimental design, troubleshooting and new technology development
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma or equivalent in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field
- Minimum 1 year relevant experience in RT-qPCR and/or molecular biology research. Fresh grads may also apply
- Knowledge of primer design, buffer/enzyme optimization for RT-qPCR. Fluency in other molecular detection methodologies will be an added advantage
- Assay design and development and high throughput screening experience is preferred
- Knowledge of basic Regulatory compliance (medical device) is preferred
- Be a ‘hands-on’ person who welcomes challenges, works independently or as part of a team, and can communicate effectively at all levels.