Assay Development Expert/Consultant, HP Labs
Assay Development Expert/Consultant, HP Labs
Palo Alto, CA
The Microfluidics and System Technology* at HP Laboratories in Palo Alto, California, is seeking a scientist with an industry track record to provide deep technical guidance in the development of molecular diagnostics assays. This role will involve working closely with an elite multidisciplinary R&D team working on breakthrough technologies in the life sciences.
The ideal candidate will have expertise and knowledge in several of the following areas:
- Principles of nucleic acid extraction, capture, hybridization, and washing / purification
- Sample preparation of difficult and diverse matrices (blood, urine, nasal, oral, etc.)
- In-depth understanding of the formulations of buffers for sample preparation and the role of pH, ionic strength, surfactants, blocking agents, reducing agents, etc.
- Methods to reduce or prevent nonspecific interactions amongst nucleic acids, proteins, and other biological macromolecules
- Surface and colloidal chemistry, especially as relates to aqueous systems
- Organic and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, physical chemistry
- Techniques of analytical chemistry, such as FTIR, spectrophotometry, fluorescent labeling, etc.
- Principles of protein purification, such as affinity and ion-exchange chromatography and salting out
- Infectious diseases and molecular biology techniques, including technologies for amplification of specific gene sequences
- Communication, organization and data analysis skills
- More than 30 years of relevant experience
The team research area spans:
- Physics
- Mechanics
- Materials Sci.
- Electronics
- Chemistry
- Firmware
- Software
- Automation
- Control systems
- 3D printing
- Digital printing
- New platforms
- Research
- Products
Other guidance:
- Please share with us work that you did and can be shared (non-confidential). Photos could also help.
- Please include your GPA
Please apply
- Send application to PCDL.CPE@gmail.com