Assay Development Scientist - Compass Consulting

Our client is a stealth mode Silicon Valley biotech company developing a novel electrochemical, point-of-care diagnostics platform.


Position Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assay Development Scientist to lead the research, development and commercialization of our point-of-care electrochemical diagnostics assays and device platform.
• This role reports directly to the Chief Technology O icer (CTO).
• The ideal candidate will have an academic background in life sciences as well as industry experience in immunoassay design, optimization and validation.
• Our aim is to develop novel electrochemical assays, so functional knowledge of electrochemistry is beneficial.
• Wet lab research will be a frequent requirement for this position, and it is expected that candidates will have extensive hands-on experience in this area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead hands-on, benchtop research to develop and optimize electrochemical immunoassays for healthcare diagnostics applications.
• Design, validate and commercialize robust and scalable diagnostic assays for point of-care use.
• Collaborate with the hardware team to integrate assays into diagnostic devices. 
• Design and execute experiments to optimize sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility of immunoassays.
• Analyze data, debug failures, and refine assays to meet regulatory and commercial standards.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical documentation, including validation reports and regulatory submissions.
• Stay current with advancements in molecular biology, bioengineering, diagnostics, materials science and electrochemistry.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in life sciences, preferably Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering or Biochemistry.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in developing, validating, and commercializing immunoassays.
• Proven ability to work independently in a hands-on research capacity.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach to experimental design and execution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with point-of-care diagnostics platforms and familiarity with system level integration of diagnostic devices.
• Expertise in electrochemical assay design, debug, optimization, and validation.
• Functional knowledge of electrochemistry and electrochemical assay analysis techniques (CA, CV, SWV, etc.).
• Knowledge of regulatory standards for healthcare diagnostics, including FDA validation requirements.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including: health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with employer match and PTO.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in life sciences, preferably Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering or Biochemistry.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in developing, validating, and commercializing immunoassays.
• Proven ability to work independently in a hands-on research capacity.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach to experimental design and execution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with point-of-care diagnostics platforms and familiarity with system level integration of diagnostic devices.
• Expertise in electrochemical assay design, debug, optimization, and validation.
• Functional knowledge of electrochemistry and electrochemical assay analysis techniques (CA, CV, SWV, etc.).
• Knowledge of regulatory standards for healthcare diagnostics, including FDA validation requirements.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including: health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with employer match and PTO.