Sr Scientist I R&D

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Aldevron, one of Danahers 15+ operating companies, our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

At Aldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers. As a member of our team, youll help bring life-changing innovations to lifeimpacting millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific expertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potentialone discovery at a time.

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This position is part of the R&D department located in Waltham, MA and will be on-site. At Aldevron, we combine best-in-class products and service with the ideal operating environment to lay the groundwork for vital new discoveries worldwide. You will be a part of the cell-free DNA team and report to the Associate Director responsible for DNA and New Platforms.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead a small team to develop innovation to progress the strategy of the cell-free DNA platform
• Manage project resourcing and timelines to deliver results
• Perform experiments to improve quality or processes related to production of cell-free DNA
• Establish new site operations including preparation of laboratory, installation of equipment, development of SOPs, etc.
• Creating detailed project summary reports and presenting findings and recommendations to senior management.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• PhD in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or related discipline with 3+ years of experience, MS with 5+ years of experience, or BS with 8+ years of experience in related industry
• At least 3+ years of experience (additional with educational achievement outlined above) in an industry R&D setting with leadership responsibilities
• Proven track record of developing novel assays/techniques to achieve molecular biology goals
• Experience related to production, amplification, or modification of nucleic acids; purification of nucleic acids; and analytics related to nucleic acids
• Experience in mammalian cell culture techniques including expression-based assays, flow cytometry, and cell viability assays

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Some travel may be required

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Isothermal amplification of nucleic acids including rolling circle amplification (RCA)
• Analytical methods using HPLC

Aldevron, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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