Research Scientist II

Pay Range: $48.57hr - $53.57hr

Job Overview:

The organization believes that diverse ideas, perspectives, and expertise allow for the creation of life-changing solutions that help people live healthier lives. Operating in 150 countries with businesses spanning nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices, and branded generic pharmaceuticals, the organization offers enormous opportunities to explore interests and achieve career and personal goals. As a Research Scientist Contractor, the successful candidate will have the chance to lead verification and validation studies for innovative NGS-based multi-cancer early detection solutions that improve clinical test access, quality, and performance for patients.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead select verification and validation studies to support molecular test product launch in CAP/CLIA clinical laboratory and regulatory submission, including but not limited to: PMA (Pre-market approval) and IDE (Investigational Device Exemption).
• Lead cross-functional study design discussion for the assigned study, working closely with multiple departments such as biostatistics, bioinformatics, regulatory, medical director, quality and clinical lab operations.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior research associates.
• Present experimental results and defend scientific findings at data, group, and project team meetings.
• Integrate project results into broader research objectives.
• Prepare and review technical reports and present findings to project teams and leadership.
• Contribute to protocol/procedure development, process improvement, and relevant regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across projects, ensuring alignment with business and scientific goals.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the organization's Quality Management System policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with lab operations and lab management responsibilities.
• PhD in a field related to essential duties; or Master's degree in a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of PhD; or Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6+ years of relevant experience in lieu of PhD.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and executing complex experiments, performing quantitative data analysis, and interpreting results to guide next-phase studies.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Physical Requirements(Due to nature of job, The candidate must have):

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and perform typing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to complete fine finger manipulation and twisting at wrist motions 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to travel 5% of working time away from work location.