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Research Scientist II

Universal DX · Dallas Fort-Worth

Data Science / AI / Machine LearningImported listingfull-timeabout 16 hours ago

About The Role

<div class="content-intro"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW180709537 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW180709537 BCX8">A</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW180709537 BCX8">bout </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW180709537 BCX8">our Company:</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW180709537 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"335559685":140,"335559738":102}"> </span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">Universal D</span></strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8"><strong>X</strong>, Inc</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8"> is an international</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">Company</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8"> with a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">highly experienced team focused on cracking cancer’s code. Through our multi-omics and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">bioinformatics </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">models, we have figured out how to read the disease’s signals in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">blood </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">with high accuracy </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">to detect </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">cancer</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8"> in its earliest stages. Starting with </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">colorectal cancer</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8"> screening</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8"> liquid biopsy test</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">, we are building a multi-cancer platform that can </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">identify</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8"> the unique DNA regions associated with </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8">different types</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW90403494 BCX8"> of cancers.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW90403494 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":140,"335559737":191}"> </span></p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The Opportunity:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":140,"335559737":191}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are seeking a highly motivated </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Research <span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Scientist</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong"> II</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> specializing in </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Reagent QC Development</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to join our rapidly growing team. This role will play a critical role in developing and executing quality control (QC) methods for reagents used in our NGS-based diagnostic assays. Reporting to the Director, Reagent Development, this role will oversee reagent QC method development as well as establish reagent freeze/thaw (F/T) stability and onboard reagent stability to ensure robust assay performance and compliance with regulatory standards.  This role will also play an integral role in coordinating the transfer of reagent QC methods and related documentation to the Reagent Manufacturing team. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":140,"335559737":191}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">You will be part of a team that is passionate about developing novel diagnostic tests for the early detection of cancer. As part of the team, you will be in a Company that aims to have a huge positive impact on society by achieving the ambitious purpose of “</span><em><span data-contrast="auto">making cancer a curable disease by detecting it earlier</span></em><span data-contrast="auto">”</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":180,"335559737":191}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559737":191}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">How You’ll Contribute:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":140,"335559738":1,"335559739":60}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Reagent QC Method Development:</span></span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":140,"335559738":1,"335559739":60}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="37" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support the development and validation of system-level QC methods for assay-critical reagents used in next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assays, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance with CLSI guidelines and regulatory standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="37" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Design and implement studies to support a comprehensive validation framework for reagent QC methods.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="37" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Optimize and scale QC workflows to enhance efficiency, reproducibility, and robustness, integrating risk-based approaches to reagent quality control. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Reagent Stability Studies:</span></span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":true,"335559738":240,"335559739":60}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Design and execute studies to establish the in use and long-term stability of reagents, ensuring long-term reliability.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Conduct onboard stability studies to evaluate reagent performance under simulated real-world conditions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with Data science team to analyze stability data and determine reagent shelf life and usage guidelines.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Documentation and Reporting:</span></span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":true,"335559685":360,"335559738":240,"335559739":60,"469777462":[360],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="39" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Draft and review study protocols, validation reports, and other technical documentation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="39" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure thorough and accurate record-keeping to support regulatory submissions and audits.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Cross-Functional Collaboration:</span></span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":true,"335559685":360,"335559738":240,"335559739":60,"469777462":[360],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with internal teams, including </span><span data-contrast="auto">Manuf</span><span data-contrast="auto">acturing, Quality Assuranc</span><span data-contrast="auto">e, and Regulatory Affairs, to </span><span data-contrast="auto">ensure seamless integration of reagent QC strategies across the product lifecycl</span><span data-contrast="auto">e</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with internal and external partners to facilitate process transfer and QC testing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Process Optimization and Compliance:</span></span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":true,"335559685":360,"335559738":240,"335559739":60,"469777462":[360],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and reproducibility.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain adherence to quality management systems (QMS) and regulatory compliance throughout all QC activities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":1,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":140,"335559738":1,"335559740":234}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Required:</span></span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":true,"335559685":187,"335559731":173,"335559738":240,"335559739":60}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related field.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">3</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">+ years</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"> of experience in development reagent QC methods for NGS-based IVD assays.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding of reagent QC method development, including functional and stability testing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, IVDR) and industry standards (e.g., CLSI guidelines).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Proven ability to design and manage validation studies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Comfortable working in fast-paced environment with ability to adapt to shifting priorities. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Preferred:</span></span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":true,"335559685":187,"335559731":173,"335559738":240,"335559739":60}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="43" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in oncology diagnostics or liquid biopsy assays.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="43" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with automation systems and high-throughput platforms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="43" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Prior experience transferring reagent QC methods from R&D to Manufacturing teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"335559685":720,"335559739":60}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What we'll offer:</span></strong></p>
<ul class="_35d57ca1 _98ac637c _398a5a3d">
<li>22 days of PTO with the possibility to carry over 10 days to the following year. </li>
<li>Company Holidays, plus your Birthday off!  </li>
<li>Company-sponsored benefit plans, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plus life, STD, and LTD coverage, and 401(k). </li>
<li>Flexible work schedule  </li>
<li>And more to come! </li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":140,"335559737":191}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why Now?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559731":140,"335559737":247}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is an exciting time to be at Universal DX. We are growing rapidly and starting our US operations by building up our team, starting our lab and business operations, and establishing strategic partnerships. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":140,"335559737":247}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey in this expansive time for us.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":140,"335559737":247}"> </span></p></div>

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