Senior Scientist - Immunology

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The Senior Scientist will join the QIAGEN Germantown R&D Team in research and development of innovative products to support and strengthen the IVD immunoassay portfolio. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products in a regulated environment.

A strong background in immunology/molecular biology is critical. The Senior Scientist will be working with a broad cross-functional team and will be required to both support and lead internal and external research activities.

Responsibilities:

- Research adaptive immunity signaling pathways and kinetics of biomarker expression in response to antigen stimulation, with a specific focus on tuberculosis (TB)

- Understand current and emerging technologies in the field of TB diagnostics

- Research novel biomarkers that can be integrated or added as assays on existing QIAGEN product platforms, including ELISA, PCR, POCT and NGS

- Provide recommendations for innovative technologies and platforms to support QuantiFERON product portfolio.

- Provide technical expertise as part of discussions with potential external collaborators.

- Lead meetings to outline new product opportunities with cross-functional teams including Business Development, Marketing, R&D, Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and Operations

- Support product lifecycle activities following QIAGEN global design control processes for IVD regulated products, from feasibility, analytical and clinical validation in product development up to lifecycle management for registered products

- Lead R&D innovation team activities and fill role as primary R&D stakeholder on project teams

- Mentor and train junior scientists on product innovation concepts

- Ph. D. degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, or related field or MS with 3-5 years of Biotech industry experience

- In-depth knowledge of immunology with focus on cellular immune signaling pathways

- Experience with statistical software programs such as GraphPad Prism or JMP

- Understanding of TB pathology and interaction with the host immune system recommended, but not required

- Experience with IVD product development in a regulated environment recommended.

- Experience with AI/ machine learning tools is beneficial

- Excellent analytical, problem solving, time management and interpersonal skills

- Strong background in data analysis

- Demonstrated capability working in a collaborative team environment

- Strong organizational skills, and solid communication skills including oral, written and presentation techniques.

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