Associate I, IHC Research and Development

at  Biocare Medical LLC

OUR COMPANY

Biocare Medical, LLC is an innovator in developing and supplying world class automated immunohistochemistry Instrumentation and the full range of reagents for immunohistochemistry and molecular lab testing. Biocare is the market leader in simultaneous Multiplex IHC tests which provide increased confidence at critical diagnostic decision points, impacting patient therapy while accelerating turnaround time.
The company’s customers include clinical histology laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and biotechnology companies as well as academic, government, military, and other non-profit laboratories. Biocare Medical offers an expanding portfolio of integrated products to address the rapidly growing cancer and infectious disease diagnostic and research markets with novel tissue immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization methods. Biocare medical is headquartered and has manufacturing facilities in California and has a global distribution network.

SUMMARY

The Associate I, IHC R&D functions with minimal supervision and guidance within the Reagent Research and Development Laboratory. The Associate I conducts product development activities on new and existing products involving Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH) procedures within well-defined guidelines. The Associate I keeps abreast of current methodologies and developments within defined areas of research. The Associate I will at times assist other laboratory members or technical staff on research-related activities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform Histology, IHC, ISH and Immunofluorescence (IF) testing in the development of new products and the optimization of existing products.
• Perform experiments to determine titers of antibody raw materials for production as requested by Manufacturing with necessary documentation.
• Assist in the closure of customer complaints and product investigation.
• Perform all activities in accordance with established SOP’s and directions from manager in a GMP and ISO regulated laboratory.
• Document all activities according to established procedures.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot assays and identify areas for improvement.
• Monitor equipment and instrumentation for compliance to corporate procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.