Research & Development Specialist

Job Title: Research & Development Specialist

Department: Research & Development

Location: Onsite; Rochester, NY

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday - Friday

SUMMARY

The Research & Development Specialist will be responsible for the execution of analytical /technical activities and ensures their quality for ACM Global Laboratories. The Research & Development Specialist will develop comprehensive policies and procedures for test development, method validation and implementation, while supporting other departments as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate assay development, conduct instrument validations and implement new testing to meet the needs of clinical trials protocols, clients and regulatory requirements.
  
• Develop validation plans, validation summary reports, stability study summary reports, correlation plans and correlation summary reports to meet regulatory requirement.
  
• Prepare Standard Operating Procedures for newly developed test procedures and relevant documentation, as necessary.
  
• Research and identify suppliers of laboratory consumables and equipment options for new tests to support clinical trials opportunities.
  
• Comply with policies for the safe, secure and confidential processing and storage of patient and other laboratory information
  
• Perform the investigation and corrective action for assay troubleshooting and proficiency testing failures.
  
• Responsible for assay / panel pre-validation and validation and correlation testing globally.
  
• Ensures all methods and validations are done according to all applicable regulatory guidelines, including but not limited to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), College of American Pathologists (CAP) etc.
  
• Provide supporting information to Scientific Affairs in the evaluation of appropriate testing and/or methodology. Liaise with technical staff on feasibility of testing for new study requirements. Provide pricing as needed to Proposals team.
  
• Provide supportive information for consultation and technical support to clinical trials clients and operational staff. Responsible for communications (meetings, calls audits etc.) with clients and formulate responses as required.
  
  
• Assess the impact of manufacturer / vendor communications and complete associated documentation.
  
• Provide study management and direction of laboratory teams for the implementation of analytical method validations.
  
• Document and ownership of any quality documentation (Note to File, Quality Event, CAPA, deviation, change control) as appropriate within the required timeframes.
  
• Participation in all activities that seek to ensure compliance with GCP guidelines and accreditation schemes (e.g. CAP).
  
• Preparation of documentation for and participation in internal and external audits (client and regulatory).
  
• Perform any other duties as assigned
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Life Sciences
  
• 3+ years in Laboratory experience
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• NYS Medical Technologist License
  
• Experience in Microsoft Office
  
• EP Evaluator experience
  

EDUCATION:
BS (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
CLT - Clinical Laboratory Technologist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:
$70,000.00 - $80,000.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14624

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.