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Early Research & Development Scientist

On-Site Role

Compensation: $45-47/hr

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Client is seeking an Early Research & Development Scientist for a 1-year contract, with the possibility of extension up to 3 years. This position is responsible for initiating, directing, and executing scientific research, early product development, and manufacturing process strategies to support new and existing products, with a focus on pathology lab assays and staining technologies. The role involves investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles to potential inventions and problems, planning and conducting laboratory experiments, developing new formulations, utilizing AI tools, and analyzing data. The successful candidate will prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses, present and discuss experiment results within teams, and participate in patent application development. Additional responsibilities include serving as an internal and external consultant, maintaining live cell cultures, applying advanced scientific knowledge, and ensuring compliance with GMP, GLP, and Design Control standards. Preferred candidates will have experience in tissue diagnostics, immunohistochemistry, digital pathology, image analysis programming, and tissue culture models such as spheroids and organoids. A Ph.D. (entry-level) or a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience is required.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Initiate, direct, and execute scientific research, early product development, and manufacturing process strategies for new and existing products.
• Investigate feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to inventions and problems in the pathology lab assay space.
• Plan and conduct laboratory research using advanced technical and theoretical knowledge across numerous techniques.
• Develop new staining formulations, analyze data, and creatively apply AI tools as part of the Research Staining Technology Team.
• Analyze experimental data, evaluate results, draw conclusions, and implement process or documentation improvements.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.
• Present and discuss experimental results within the department and project teams.
• Participate in the development of patent applications and efforts to define new components, products, or processes.
• Serve as an internal and external consultant, advising management or acting as a scientific spokesperson.
• Ensure complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files, adhering to company policies for GMP, GLP, and Design Control.
• Participate in cell culture experiments and maintain live cell cultures, including spheroid and organoid models.
• Apply advanced scientific knowledge and utilize Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.
• Utilize Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) systems for documentation and data management.
• Apply knowledge of tissue diagnostics, immunohistochemistry, and special stains in pathology lab settings.
• Perform image analysis programming, image scanning, and support digital pathology initiatives.
• Collaborate using SAFe Agile methodologies where applicable.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Ph.D. (entry-level) or Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience initiating, directing, and executing scientific research, early product development, and manufacturing process strategies
• Strong background in laboratory research, including cell culture and maintaining live cell cultures (including spheroid and organoid models)
• Proficiency in data analysis, quantitative evaluation, and technical report preparation
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and application of advanced scientific knowledge
• Familiarity with pathology lab assays, including immunohistochemistry and tissue diagnostics
• Knowledge of primary and special stains
• Experience with Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) systems
• Image analysis programming and digital pathology experience
• Experience with tissue culture, including spheroid and organoid models
• Familiarity with SAFe Agile methodologies
• Ability to present and discuss experimental results with teams and management
• Understanding of GMP, GLP, and Design Control requirements
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to serve as an internal and external consultant, including advising management or acting as a scientific spokesperson