Autonomous Medical Devices Incorporated · 1 day ago
Process Development Scientist I
Santa Ana, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expAutonomous Medical Devices Incorporated (AMDI) is a California-based company employing a world-class team dedicated to the development and manufacture of diagnostic devices. They are seeking a Process Development Scientist I who will synthesize biomolecular reagents and develop quality control processes for their Fast PCR products.
BiotechnologyHospitalInformation TechnologyMedical Device
Responsibilities
Be an expert and execute in the synthesis of oligonucleotides for PCR
Demonstrate hands on capabilities in process development
Scale up biomolecular reagent manufacturing from bench-scale to GMP full-scale manufacturing
Lead development efforts for implementing new reagents from feasibility through validation
Collect and document ongoing experiments in electronic lab notebooks and test protocols, summarize data, and present in group meetings
Write manufacturing procedures and validation protocols in support of reagent qualification/validation
Effectively manage projects and resources. Interface with quality staff to ensure reliable integration, scale-up, and documented transition into production
Follow the lab safety procedures and carry out preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment, as needed
Work on other scale and manufacturing process development projects as the need arises
Support manufacturing including formulations laboratory work as needed
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in life sciences or physical sciences (or equivalent) required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in biomolecular research field
Minimum of 3 years of combined experience in oligonucleotide synthesis
Experienced in analytical techniques (HPLC, LC-MS, ESI-TOF)
Motivated team player with attention to detail, a strong desire for collaboration, and accountability; commitment to accomplish team goals, and the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment are critical
Excellent organizational skills and ability to plan ahead
Problem-solving skills sufficient to identify issues, conduct research, and develop innovative solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills especially with technical writing
Ability to provide presentation to a small or large group audience
Excellent computer skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook. Prior experience with analytical software, electronic lab notebooks, etc
Ability to collaborate with other team members to work on projects
Minimum of 2 year's experience in research environment at biotech
Preferred
Ph.D. strongly preferred
Previous experience in protein synthesis, preferred
Previous experience in process development, preferred
Benefits
Company provided lunch to all employees when working at one of AMDI’s on-site locations.
401(k) match
Health insurance, 100% paid for by employer including: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Competitive vacation, sick days & paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Casual dress code
Employee discounts on activities such as theme parks, movie theaters, hotels, rental cars, etc.
Monthly company-wide socials and activities
Company
Autonomous Medical Devices Incorporated
Autonomous Medical Devices Incorporated (AMDI), with its principal place of business in California, employs a world class team of engineers, scientists, clinicians, and manufacturing experts dedicated to the development and manufacture of point-of-care diagnostic devices using breakthrough microfluidics, protein engineering, and data/cloud connectivity.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$148MKey Investors
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
2024-02-28Grant· $5.3M
2023-04-12Grant· $1.2M
2021-03-08Series Unknown· $121.5M
Leadership Team
David Okrongly
CEO
Rafael Delgado
HR Business Partner
Recent News
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