Scientist

Job Title: Scientist

Aviva Systems Biology is a fast paced, mid stage life sciences research tools company located in San Diego, CA. We commercialize life science tools and reagents for research, drug discovery, and diagnostics.

Location: San Diego, CA

How will you make an impact?

As part of a great team, the Scientist will have responsibility for the development of research products centered around recombinant protein technologies and antibody-based workflow solutions including Western, ELISA, IF, and single cell biology applications. You will work cross-functionally with marketing communications, sales, product management, and manufacturing to develop new products in support of the company’s growth strategy. This is a highly collaborative role where you will directly impact the company’s revenue growth.

What will you do?

• Support strategic and tactical planning efforts around new product development and key market segments to make investment recommendations to the leadership team
• Support product portfolio roadmap in collaboration with marketing and product management.
• Execute new product development plans from concept to commercialization, working closely with manufacturing, product management, marketing communications, and sales.
• Contribute high technical quality content of marketing materials including collateral, web, sales tools, flyers, videos, white papers, case studies, and customer testimonials.
• Assist commercial teams and product management in product and market knowledge (tradeshow / event support, sales support, training).

Education Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.S. in life science or related subject

Experience

• Development and manufacturing of recombinant proteins, pAb, mAb, and recAb
• Assay development including immunoassay and IF/IHC applications
• Efficient in managing multiple projects and training research associates
• Experience and knowledge of workflow related reagents development and instrument solution
• 5+ years’ experience in protein/Ab production

Skills and Abilities

• Ph.D. with 2+ or MS with 5+ years of experience in life sciences or related subject.
• Expertise in development of immunoassay, Western and IF/IHC applications
• Recombinant protein and antibody production including cloning and purification strategies
• Extensive experience and knowledge of FPLC system is required.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and design experiments.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments to achieve company goals.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Proven record of scientific achievement and expertise.
• Results-oriented and dedicated to providing high quality data.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Background in flow cytometry and/or tissue culture is preferred

Working Conditions

• Travel, including international, may be required
• Work situations include significant collaboration with people; working alone; making judgments and decisions; and directing and planning the activities of others.
• Some heavy lifting, kneeling, squatting, etc. may be required
• Location is based in San Diego, CA

You must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

Interested candidates should forward questions and a resume to ***email_hidden***.