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Salary: USD 120,000 - 140,000 / annual
Alamar Biosciences is seeking a Scientist I, Technology Development to join their technology development team working on a novel protein detection platform. The role focuses on designing and executing experiments to develop multiplex biomarker assays, applying laboratory skills to generate high-quality data for new technologies and biomarker assays, and maintaining accurate records of work including reagents, methodology, and results. You will perform data analysis, report results, examine the impacts of multiple variables on assay performance, troubleshoot as needed, and support in-house engineers in integrating and adapting different assay workflows onto Alamar's proprietary instrument platform.
Alamar is passionate about enabling customers to make scientific discoveries that translate into clinical outcomes and benefit patients. The company is developing innovative approaches to measure critical protein biomarkers from liquid samples for early disease detection. They believe the next frontier in biology is enabled by measuring proteins at higher sensitivity in highly multiplexed assays, which they position as their unique capability. The team values collaborative, driven, intellectually curious people committed to solving complex challenges, with a culture that rewards accountability and cross-functional teamwork.
This is a full-time, onsite position based in Fremont, California. The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, the ability to multitask and work independently, and flexibility with evolving priorities and schedules.
REQUIREMENTS:
- PhD degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field; OR MS degree with minimum 3 years of industrial experience
- 3+ years of hands-on experience running ELISA, qPCR, or similar assays
- Experience in generating, analyzing, and reviewing data from those assays
- Demonstrated ability to follow SOPs and document results
- Strong organizational skills
- Self-motivation with positive "can do" attitude, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex projects
- Strong communication skills to work within a multidisciplinary team environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with immunoassay technologies such as NULISA, SIMOA, PLA, or similar
- Experience developing multiplex assays
- Experience with automation or automated liquid handlers
- Experience in IVD product development with ELISA immunoassay and/or NGS
- Experience using R or other data analysis tools (JMP, Prism)
- Data management skills
