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Instrument Scientist

at Company: Primera Biosystems in Job Category: Technical Support
posted on 8/15/08 12:00am

Primera DX was formed in 2005 based on a technology that will provide multiplexed quantitative results enabling improve patient management and reducing overall healthcare costs in areas of infectious disease and oncology. Primera's novel assays and instrument systems, based on our proprietary STAR technology (Scalable Target Analysis Routine), will enable simultaneous quantitative measurement of up to 60 genes in a single assay, while maintaining the necessary sensitivity, accuracy and specificity. The STAR platform is already enabling scientists and physicians to realize the economic and healthcare benefits associated with quantitative multiplexing in viral load monitoring, fungal pathogen screening and drug resistance monitoring.

The company has recently introduced its first product, a 5-virus panel for immune compromised patients. A second panel for fungal infections is under development. The company intends to extent its product line with assays for diagnosis, prognosis, staging and therapeutic monitoring in cancer. All tests will run on the proprietary ICE instrument that will be launched in late 2008.



Instrument Scientist

Primera DX is seeking candidates for a position as Instrument Scientist for development of molecular diagnostics instrumentation. The position is in the Engineering team which designs instrument platforms incorporating PCR, CE, optics, fluidics, and robotic elements. The Instrument Scientist will work with the existing development team on the design, integration, verification, validation, application, and documentation of diagnostic instrument systems. This is a hands-on multi-level job that also provides instrument support to the assay development, manufacturing, field service, business development, and marketing. A competitive salary will be offered dependent on qualifications and experience.

A minimum of an MS in physics, physical chemistry, or a related engineering field as well as a 5 years experience in PCR devices, separations science including CE, and fluidic/robotic systems is required.

PrimeraDx
171 Forbes Blvd
Mansfield, MA 02048
Phone: 508-618-2308
PrimeraDx is an equal opportunity employer
jobs@primeradx.com

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