Product Developer / Scientist - Molecular Biology (LV)

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

• Project-based working with the focus on PCR test kit development projects in the food and feed industry.
• Design, develop and establish manufacturing and QC processes for manufacturing.
• Support design transfer and regular production activities.
• Ensure products meet approved specifications and standards through adequate verification and validation practices.
• Communicating with internal departments and external stakeholders (incl. laboratory partners, suppliers) with the aim of developing new products based on our clients’ needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development of prototype PCR test kits following internal new product development protocol and international standards.
• Participation in the development, transfer and production establishment of PCR kits designed to identify various DNA targets e.g. food pathogens or GMO events.
• Verification of product conformity with product requirement criteria.  
• Translation of lab scale processes into standard and scalable manufacturing workflows. Advise possible production improvements and product maintenance in later stages.
• Preparation of validation documents in accordance with internal new product development regulations.
• Training technical experts and manufacturing / QC technicians on the newly developed and validated manufacturing and QC methods / procedures.

• MSc degree in a related scientific discipline (Biology, Biologist, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or a comparable qualification). 
• PhD is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in relevant position.
• Experience in coordination of complex development project.
• Experienced in processing scientific data 
• Strong background in molecular biology methods (including RT-PCR, in-silico sequence analysis, PCR system design).
• Knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis.
• Experience in quality control and continuous improvement.
• Experience in preparing scientific project updates.
• Fluent English

• Experience in manufacturing of PCR kits and biochemistry knowledge is a plus.

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Currently we are looking for

PRODUCT DEVELOPER/SCIENTIST – MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (LV)

Location: Budapest
Package: competitive salary + cafeteria
Type of employment: employee

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