R&D Scientist II

Saco, ME

Full Time

Mid Level

 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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