Senior Assay Transfer Scientist

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Help us change lives At Exact Sciences, we're helping change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you're working to help others. Position Overview The Senior Scientist, Assay Transfer role will lead a variety of design and test method transfer activities within Operations. This position is primarily responsible for leading or assisting the transfer and implementation of analytical and functional tests used to characterize and release products in operations. Additional responsibilities include collaboration with other departments to define test method requirements and development of new methods as needed. Essential Duties Include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide design and test method transfer support to Operations by working cross-functionally with the Production, Quality Control, Supply Chain, R&D, Systems Development, and Quality teams. Lead and support test method design and transfer via Test Method Transfer Forms/Plans, characterization studies, Method Development Reports, and quality Specification documents through collaboration, experiment design, study execution, data analysis, and reporting. Lead and assist in training and knowledge transfer of test method development and execution. Generate experimental protocols, draft test method procedures, characterize Test Methods, and summarize activities clearly and accurately through general reports. Demonstrate proficiency in a variety of basic, intermediate, and advanced laboratory skills and techniques. Program, operate, and troubleshoot complex instrumentation such as microplate readers, real-time and digital polymerase chain reaction (PCR) instruments, next-generation sequencers, and liquid handling automation. Assist in development and characterization of complex functional and analytical test methods with general knowledge of their use in operations and QC. Lead characterization of test method variability, design and coordinate execution of Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies and determine specifications for simple to complex measurement systems. Apply basic and advanced statistical techniques: assessing data normality, control charting and data trending, hypothesis testing, assessing variation, linear regression and model fitting, DOE, MSA, Multivariate Analysis, and ANOVA. Analyze data to identify trends, assists/leads troubleshooting and root cause investigation efforts with ability to utilize recognized root cause analysis tools. Assist and lead investigations into analytical and functional assays and associated equipment and during the transfer process of methods into operations. Clearly and accurately generate experimental protocols, draft work instruction procedures, test methods, and summarize development activities through technical summary reports. Support Process Validation and support/lead Test Method Validation readiness and execution. Provides support and review in generating Validation documentation. Write new and edit existing Quality System documents (e.g. work instructions, standard operating procedures). Identify Continuous Improvement opportunities for the Quality System. Responsible for generating/driving corrective actions/action plans for more complex changes. Collaborate with other departments (Quality Engineering, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Production, Validation, Quality Control) to achieve business results. Able to meet objectives without negatively impacting other functions. Lead low to moderately complex projects. Generate project plans, identify risk, and communicate status to Operations Leadership. Lead team execution toward project milestones according to project timelines and apply recognized project management and scheduling tools. Determine timelines and consistently hit deliverables and commitments. Delegate, adapt, and demonstrate flexibility. Take calculated risks to exceed expectations. Renegotiate timelines with suggested path forward based business prioritization. Function independently with limited guidance from supervisor as well as part of a team. Capable of leading teams to achieve business results. Proactive and forward thinking to plan and shift directions based on priorities/need. Strong knowledge base in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related field. Strong understanding of in-vitro diagnostic product manufacturing processes and relevant assays (e.g. biochemical, RT-PCR, and NGS). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork. Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Act with

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