At Biomeme we make things. We make hardware; we work with biological organisms; we hack smartphones. We're looking for passionate people who are skilled with their hands and have impeccable attention to detail. You should be a fast learner and not afraid of tackling challenges both big and small. No task is above or below your pay grade.

Biomeme is as interdisciplinary as it gets. We combine rigorous biology and chemistry with best-in-class hardware and software engineering. It's all wrapped up in sublime user design, with the goal of helping our customers enact real-world change. Guided by data and a belief in the iterative process, we develop elegant solutions to complex problems that demand precision.

Our partners and customers span a wide range of industries across the US, Latin America, Africa and Europe.  We've got great traction in health: we're testing for STD's in Philadelphia, Malaria and Ebola virus in Africa, Avian Influenza in Europe, veterinary targets in the Andes and Lyme disease in the US. Outside of health, we have partners in industrial water monitoring, aquaculture, agriculture, conservation biology and more. High school students are testing for mislabeled sushi. Quantified Selfers are tracking their microbiome. Everyday users are even testing their own DNA for genetic markers.

We are also currently working to manufacture and distribute COVID-19 test kits in the United States and Canada. It’s a good time to come onboard.

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Full Time

Mid Level

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field (Biology, Chemistry, etc.), Master’s level or higher preferred.
Experience: At least 3 years of directly related experience in Quality Control, preferably in a regulated environment

SUMMARY:
Under general supervision of the Quality department, the Quality Control Scientist performs a variety of laboratory operations and data verification to support the release of company products. The candidate shall use a variety of standard molecular biology laboratory equipment and materials, with a strong focus on nucleic acid extraction methods and Real-Time PCR assays.  The candidate must be able to follow Company Standard Operating Procedures, perform quantitative and qualitative biological and/or chemical analytical tests, develop and analyze results using statistical process controls, and ensure paperwork is complete and correctly documented. This position will also verify data generated in the QC department, assist in method development and validation, write reports for internal and external agencies, and qualify standards used in QC testing.  

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Weekend Shift: Monday - Friday, 9am – 5pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform laboratory work according to prescribed standards
- Perform work under the company’s Quality System
- Perform work according to applicable GDP/GLP/GMP standards
- Maintenance of laboratory notebook
- Preparation of reagents and materials for quality control release testing of products
- Testing of company thermocycler devices
- Testing of company consumable products
- DNA/RNA extraction kits
- Real-Time PCR assays
- Collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data
- Organize data within Quality Management System
- Verification of data generated in QC
- Summarize data and write reports (IQ/OQ, new product testing, regulatory studies, etc.)
- Summarize and present KPIs and metrics to internal and external teams
- Experimental method development
- Experimental design and troubleshooting
- Support QA/QC team in implementation of new/revised procedures and protocols

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field (Biology, Chemistry, etc.), Master’s level or higher preferred.
Experience: At least 3 years of directly related experience in Quality Control, preferably in a regulated environment.

SKILLS:
- Molecular biology bench skill set and familiarity (small-volume pipetting, sterile technique, RT-PCR and DNA/RNA extraction, etc.)
- Statistical analysis for trending and statistical process control
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
- Scientific method development
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Working independently and as a team
- Impeccable time-management skills
- Leadership qualities to support a growing team

Please shoot a short video introducing yourself, tell us what you do now and why you are excited about becoming a part of the Biomeme team.

Use your smartphone or webcam - we aren't looking for polished video's but simply an introduction, be yourself! By short we mean 1-2 min. Upload your video to youtube or vimeo as an unlisted video and share the link with us.

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume to careers@bio-meme.com

In the subject line: Full Name / Resume / Position Applied For
i.e. Jane Doe / Resume/ Molecular Biologist

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