Scientist, Technical Operations

Quanterix is a company that is digitizing biomarker analysis with the goal of advancing the science of precision health. The company’s ultra-sensitive detection solution, Simoa, has the potential to change the way in which healthcare is provided today by giving researchers the ability to closely examine the role of biomarkers in the continuum of health to disease. Quanterix’ technology is designed to enable much earlier disease detection, better prognosis and precise treatment methods to improve the quality of life and longevity of the population for generations to come. The technology is currently being used for research applications in several therapeutic areas, including oncology, neurology, cardiology, inflammation and infectious disease.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Scientist, Technical Operations who thrives in a problem-solving oriented position to join our Operations Group. Key responsibilities will include identifying opportunities to continuously enhance customer experience with assay performance via improvements to our development and manufacturing processes.

What You’ll Do:

• Apply technical knowledge of immunoassays, laboratory skills, creative thinking and aptitude towards instrumentation to troubleshoot assay issues in manufacturing and escalated cases from customers using assay kits
• Lead investigations in how to correct component or assay issues, primarily through formulation optimization
• Work closely with Technical Support to help resolve customer issues that require in-depth experimental investigation.
• Lead collaborations with Manufacturing, Assay Development Engineering, and Quality Control groups to resolve complex issues
• Train, shadow, and support Manufacturing and Quality Control operations
• Serve as technical mentor and project leader within the Assay Technical Support group
• Generate high quality data under tight deadlines
• Lead projects to implement process improvements in manufacturing

What We’ll Expect From You: 

• BS or MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Life Science
• 5- 7 years of industry experience in immunoassay development, life science, biotechnology, or IVD markets. Exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered.
• Experience in immunoassay product development strongly desired, including: reagent development and optimization, assay protocol optimization, migration of manual assays to automated instrumentation, specifications development, statistical methods, verification and validation protocol writing and execution, conformance with design control regulations
• Formal training in and/or exposure to Lean/Six Sigma principles desired, but not required
• Experience with statistical analysis software, like JMP or MiniTab desired but not required
• Experience with materials and process development a plus
• Knowledge of chemistry and raw materials a plus
• Experience with process improvements and formal change management systems a plus
• Must be detail oriented with excellent organizational, record keeping, and communication skills
• Comfortable in fast paced environment with rapidly changing priorities between active troubleshooting and big picture activities
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Must be proactive
• Must be able to lead projects and train/mentor junior members of the Assay Technical Support group

Why You’ll Like Working For Us:

Our Technology: Quanterix’ technology is designed to enable much earlier disease detection, better prognoses and enhanced treatment methods to improve the quality of life and longevity of the population for generations to come. The technology is currently being used for research applications in several therapeutic areas. The company was established in 2007 and is in Billerica, Massachusetts. For additional Information, please visit https://www.quanterix.com.

Our Commitment to Employees: At Quanterix, we take pride in our employees' incredible work ethic, and we want to reward and recognize that by offering competitive compensation and a 401k plan with an employer match, as well as competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. We also offer an unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees, and a generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees. All employees are awarded Equity, and we have an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, a Performance Bonus, and 1:1 Financial Counseling/Planning. We also offer Tuition Assistance. We have a free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees. To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free snacks and drinks every day!

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