RareCyte is a life science company focused on the development of proprietary technology to detect, characterize and access rare cells in blood. Applications for the technology are being developed in the areas of oncology, prenatal health and infectious diseases. Please visit our website at www.rarecyte.com for more information.

Responsibilities:

• Develop antibody based assays for In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) usage via Immunohistochemistry, Immunofluorescence and Western blots
• Develop assays for automated slide stainers
• Develop QC measures to optimize and test reagents via any means necessary, including but not limited to Liquid Chromatography (LC), Mass Spectrometry (MS) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
• Perform protein conjugations and purifications, along with the necessary QC measures, especially of antibody conjugates
• Develop and commercialize reagents for IVD kits, including but not limited to:
    - Density based separation
    - Antibody based cell capture
    - Sample preservation and storage
    - Protein stabilization
  
• Perform assay scale-up for transition to manufacturing and define QC tests for production
• Generate high-quality experimental data, including design and analysis
• Contribute to existing technology and product development
• Perform experiments under R&D for new products and technology development for specific antibody based assays
• Complete verification and validation of assays on bench and instrument
• Deliver high quality technical reports and scientific presentations
• Support the development of automated rare cell detection by identifying cells tagged with specific antibodies

• PhD in chemistry, biochemistry or related field strongly preferred
• 5-10 years experience required; microscopy background a plus
• Experience working with fluorophores, especially quantum dots
• Emphasis on multi-disciplinary studies and experiences (either academic or commercial) is greatly preferred
• A strong creative mindset to develop innovative solutions to challenging problems in the biomedical field
• An analytical skillset to independently develop experiments and analyze the results quantitatively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and the flexibility to adapt to changing workloads and projects as needed
• Ability and desire to identify problems early and develop and communicate solutions
• Experience in planning, performing and analyzing laboratory experiments
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Meticulous attention to detail with exceptional organization skills
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and spatial skills
• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience handling biohazardous material
  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.