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R&D Scientist II

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Job Description - R&D Scientist II


 Drive Innovation in Molecular Diagnostics R&D! 

MMQCI is seeking an eager scientist to provide support for new product development and validation of quality control products for clinical molecular diagnostic tests.  

What You Will Get to Do:  
  • Design, develop and validate new quality control products for molecular diagnostic tests under the guidance of R&D leadership, in compliance with cGMP, FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and MMQCI’s Quality System; prepare reports and documentation to support quality audits  
  • Conduct complex laboratory procedures and analyses using a range of manual molecular biology techniques and instrumentation; identify experimental issues and troubleshoot problems using established knowledge and skills 
  • Design optimal sequences and engineer complex DNA constructs using public databases to support the development of control products  
  • Collaborate and communicate regularly with other departments to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products  
  • Organize and analyze data, interpret results, and recommend future experiments and product improvements  
  • Establish, validate, perform, and interpret molecular clinical assays, including multiple amplification technologies and detailed sequence analysis using alignment software such as Geneious Prime  
  • Maintain awareness of current literature related to molecular techniques and clinical laboratory quality control practices  
  • Contribute to technical writing for abstracts, posters, and scientific manuscripts for publication or presentation at technical conferences 
 
Required Skills & Experience:  
  • B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field with a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a relevant discipline, or a Ph.D. with 1–2 years of relevant experience  
  • Strong knowledge of general molecular biology techniques, including cloning, sequencing, amplification, and electrophoresis  
  • Previous product development experience or experience working in a GMP regulated environment preferred  
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail  
  • Ability to perform laboratory procedures accurately and reproducibly  
  • Works efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards  
  • Strong work ethic and sense of ownership  
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present results and collaborate with team members at all levels  
  • Demonstrated ability to innovate and contribute new ideas 
 
Why You’ll Love Working Here   
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing diagnostic company  
  • Collaborative, mission-driven team environment  
  • Competitive compensation and benefits  
  
Benefits We Offer 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• 401(k)                                                                                         
• Profit Sharing Plan  
• Vacation  
• Holidays  
• Sick leave  


Get to know the MMQCI team!  
https://www.mmqci.com/about/employeespotlight/employee-spotlight.html  
  
Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc. (MMQCI) designs, develops, manufactures, and  
markets unique quality control products used by hospital laboratories to monitor the accuracy of tests for inherited disease, pharmacogenetics, oncology, and infectious diseases. MMQCI has developed technologies to stabilize DNA and RNA for use as quality controls and continues to pursue the discovery of novel techniques useful for the development of new quality control products.


 MMQCI is conveniently located in beautiful southern coastal Maine, minutes from the Maine Turnpike, Portland International Jetport, and less than 2 hours from Boston. Close by are fabulous Portland restaurants, sandy beaches, and a plentiful supply of Maine lobsters! Many terrific outdoor activities are easily accessible including hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, skiing and snowshoeing. We’re in a state-of-the-art facility, located in Saco, right next to the Eastern Trail. Come join us!  
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