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Job Title: Scientist
Aviva Systems Biology is a fast paced, mid stage life sciences research tools company located in San Diego, CA. We commercialize life science tools and reagents for research, drug discovery, and diagnostics.
Location: San Diego, CA
How will you make an impact?
As part of a great team, the Scientist will have responsibility for the development of research products centered around recombinant protein technologies and antibody-based workflow solutions including Western, ELISA, IF, and single cell biology applications. You will work cross-functionally with marketing communications, sales, product management, and manufacturing to develop new products in support of the company’s growth strategy. This is a highly collaborative role where you will directly impact the company’s revenue growth.
What will you do?
- Support strategic and tactical planning efforts around new product development and key market segments to make investment recommendations to the leadership team
- Support product portfolio roadmap in collaboration with marketing and product management.
- Execute new product development plans from concept to commercialization, working closely with manufacturing, product management, marketing communications, and sales.
- Contribute high technical quality content of marketing materials including collateral, web, sales tools, flyers, videos, white papers, case studies, and customer testimonials.
- Assist commercial teams and product management in product and market knowledge (tradeshow / event support, sales support, training).
Education Requirements:
- Ph.D. or M.S. in life science or related subject
Experience:
- Development and manufacturing of recombinant proteins, pAb, mAb, and recAb
- Assay development including immunoassay and IF/IHC applications
- Efficient in managing multiple projects and training research associates
- Experience and knowledge of workflow related reagents development and instrument solution
- 5+ years’ experience in protein/Ab production
Skills and Abilities
- Ph.D. with 2+ or MS with 5+ years of experience in life sciences or related subject.
- Expertise in development of immunoassay, Western and IF/IHC applications
- Recombinant protein and antibody production including cloning and purification strategies
- Extensive experience and knowledge of FPLC system is required.
- Strong ability to troubleshoot and design experiments.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work collaboratively with other departments to achieve company goals.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Proven record of scientific achievement and expertise.
- Results-oriented and dedicated to providing high quality data.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Background in flow cytometry and/or tissue culture is preferred
Working Conditions:
- Travel, including international, may be required
- Work situations include significant collaboration with people; working alone; making judgments and decisions; and directing and planning the activities of others.
- Some heavy lifting, kneeling, squatting, etc. may be required
- Location is based in San Diego, CA
You must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
Interested candidates should forward questions and a resume to hr@avivasysbio.com.
Job Title: Sr. Scientist/Scientist, Antibody Development
Aviva Systems Biology is a fast paced, mid stage life sciences research tools company located in San Diego, CA. We commercialize life science tools and reagents for research, drug discovery, and diagnostics.
Location: San Diego, CA
How will you make an impact?
As part of a great team, our Scientist, will have responsibility for the development of research products centered around antibody-based workflow solutions including Western, ELISA, IF, and single cell biology applications. You will work cross-functionally with marketing communications, sales, product management, and manufacturing to develop new products in support of the company’s growth strategy. This is a highly collaborative role where you will directly impact the company’s revenue growth.
The selected candidate for this position will:
- Work closely with the company leaders to achieve NPI and corporate revenue goals.
- Lead strategic and tactical planning efforts around new product development and key market segments to make investment recommendations to the leadership team.
- Manage a recombinant antibody development workflow to address an aggressive new product introduction strategy.
- Develop product portfolio roadmap in collaboration with marketing and product management.
- Ensure high technical quality content of marketing materials including collateral, web, sales tools, flyers, videos, white papers, case studies, and customer testimonials.
- Assist commercial teams and product management in product and market knowledge (tradeshow / event support, sales support, training).
- Report on product development performance, trends, and corrective actions.
How will you get here?
Education:
- Ph.D. in life science or related subject.
Experience:
- Experience in pAb, mAb, and recAb development and manufacture.
- Experience IF/IHC applications.
- Experience with workflow product development (reagent / instrument solutions).
- 3+ years’ experience in antibody development.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ph.D. degree in life science or related subject.
- Recombinant Ab development
- Assay and Application experience ncluding - Immunoassay, Western and IF/IHC applications.
- Highly organized with proven time management and prioritization skills.
- Adept at managing multiple projects.
- Ability to work collaboratively with various teams to achieve organizational goals.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills (with all levels within the organization), including diplomacy and negotiation skills.
- Scientific subject matter expert as demonstrated at conferences and with business partners.
- Results-oriented and dedicated to providing high quality customer experience.
- Goal-oriented individual with demonstrated record of achievement.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Working Conditions:
- Travel, including international, may be required approximately 20% of the time.
- Work situations include significant collaboration with people; working alone; making judgments and decisions; and directing and planning the activities of others.
- Some heavy lifting, kneeling, squatting, etc. may be required.
- Location is based in San Diego, CA
You must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
Interested candidates should forward questions and a resume to hr@avivasysbio.com.