Backed by Foresite Capital.
About the role
We are seeking a Product Transfer Scientist with molecular diagnostics and qPCR assay development experience to join our Product Transfer team. You will lead the transfer of New Product Introductions (NPIs) from Assay Development to Manufacturing, partnering with Assay and Process Development to ensure our qPCR-based reagents and processes are robust, reproducible, and scalable. Immunoassay experience is a strong plus. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Degree: Master’s degree with 3–5 years of industry experience, or Ph.D. with 1+ years of industry experience in Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Chemical or Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
- Field: Molecular diagnostics/qPCR assay development and transfer of IVD/RUO assays in a regulated industry
- Hands-on qPCR or molecular diagnostic assay development, optimization, and troubleshooting (e.g., primer/probe design, cycling optimization, standard curves, inhibition, melt-curve analysis)
- Experience with real-time PCR instruments and software (e.g., Bio-Rad CFX, QuantStudio, LightCycler) and interpreting amplification data
- Knowledge of nucleic-acid reagent quality and stability, including oligo QC, enzyme/master mix lot qualification, and contamination control
- Experience with product/technology transfer and IVD or RUO molecular assay kit manufacturing under cGMP
More about this role
Spear Bio, founded in 2021, is a well-funded and rapidly growing biotech start-up headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts. Our proprietary technology, Successive Proximity Extension Amplification Reaction (SPEAR) , is a novel wash-free immunoassay platform, offering unprecedented sensitivity. We are dedicated to revolutionizing early disease diagnosis and monitoring by providing scalable, ultrasensitive solutions that deliver unparalleled accuracy in measuring low-abundant biomarkers, enabling clinicians and researchers to improve patient outcomes and advance global health.
We are seeking a Product Transfer Scientist with molecular diagnostics and qPCR assay development experience to join our Product Transfer team. You will lead the transfer of New Product Introductions (NPIs) from Assay Development to Manufacturing, partnering with Assay and Process Development to ensure our qPCR-based reagents and processes are robust, reproducible, and scalable. Immunoassay experience is a strong plus.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in immunoassay development or manufacturing within the diagnostics industry, along with a strong understanding of regulated product development...
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