Scientist

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About miDIAGNOSTICS

miDiagnostics is using silicon chip technology that will bring miniaturized, lab-quality tests with built-in device connectivity and rapid results direct to the patient and clinician. Combining a nano-fluidic processor on a chip and a compact reader, miDiagnostics can measure virtually any biomarker from an easily accessed sample such as a single drop of blood. The Company is developing an extensive portfolio of tests for screening, diagnosis and monitoring of a wide range of health conditions, including infectious diseases. Spun out of the world-leading R&D and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, imec, and a research collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, the leading US research and medical centre, miDiagnostics’ goal is to enable fast, comprehensive and cost-effective health analysis, regardless of location. Based in Leuven, Belgium, miDiagnostics is a privately-held company created in 2015.

The Job

We are looking for a Scientist in order to reinforce our Assay development team(development of IVD assays).

Midiagnostics is developing technology that can miniaturize all the sample processing steps performed in clinical laboratories and turn it into a disposable, point-of-care form without compromising on performance.

As our Scientist you will be part of this revolutionary and unique approach, contributing to product design and development by generating data and knowledge and supporting product transfer, verification and clinical validation to allow the transition from test prototypes to market ready products.

As our Scientist, you will:

• Develop new sample prep methodologies for nucleic acid extraction on solid phase from diverse clinical specimens
• Design and develop new methods for nucleic acid amplification and detection and optimize on chip diagnostic assays
• Design and execute functional testing of molecular assay on chip
• Interact with silicon chip designers and process engineers for iterative development of diagnostic modules
• Actively contribute to product transfer and verification
• Timely deliver work packages, data quality, SOPs, reports and safety documentation according to ISO standards

Your profile and competencies

• MSc with > 4 years’ experience in IVD or PhD degree in molecular biology, biochemistry or related disciplines
• Experience with molecular detection technologies (PCR, LAMP, NGS) and assay design and development
• Experience with mammalian, bacterial and viral cultures, sample preparation and nucleic acid extraction
• Experience in microfluidics is desirable
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Ability to design, plan and execute experiment independently
• Excellent analytical thinking and data interpretation
• A thorough understanding of chemistries related to nucleic acids extraction and solid phases interaction
• A keen interest in novel technologies for molecular diagnostics
• Hands-on and resourceful problem solver
• Attention to detail, works in a structured and methodical way
• Ability to follow SOP and ISO guidelines and support product verification and validation
• Flexibility to work on a variety of projects and switch according to priorities
• Generation of process quality documentation (quality procedures, work instructions, templates, protocols)
• Effective communication of results in written and oral presentations
• Excellent team-player
• Our offices are located in Leuven (Belgium). Relocation to Belgium is needed. It is essential that you hold entitlement to work and live in Belgium.

The offer

• A job in a fast-growing and ambitious start-up in the medical diagnostics industry.
• miDiagnostics is an international-oriented company with close connections to two world-class research institutions (imec and Johns Hopkins University).
• Opportunity to grow in a new and exciting cutting-edge field in point-of-care diagnostics.

Interested? Please apply via our career website https://jobs.midiagnostics.com/