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Sr. Scientist - Product Development

Fremont, California

At Alamar, we are passionate about enabling our customers to make scientific discoveries that translate into clinical outcomes and benefit patients. Our team is growing quickly as we develop innovative approaches to measure critical protein biomarkers from liquid samples that can enable the earliest possible detection of disease. We believe the next frontier in biology is enabled by measuring proteins at higher sensitivity in highly multiplexed assays at the push of a button, which is something only Alamar can do. As we build our team, we seek collaborative, driven, intellectually curious people committed to solving complex challenges. Our culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork because we believe this enables the kind of breakthrough thinking that will accelerate our mission.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Scientist to join our Product Development team. The Product Development Team acts as the interface between R&D and Operations. As such, this individual will play a critical role in the development, optimization, and transfer of novel reagent-based products from R&D into manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product and process development, reagent optimization, product transfer, and QC development, with a proven track record of leading new product introductions (NPIs) in the life sciences or biotech tools industry. Demonstrated hands on experience with end-to-end product development as evidenced by direct contributions to multiple commercially launched products is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, ensuring smooth transition of reagents and assays from R&D to manufacturing, including the development of robust, scalable, and cost-effective production processes
  • Develop and implement scalable and simplified processes for transferring production of complex antibody-based reagents into Manufacturing, including frameworks for current and future product lines
  • Collaborate across the company to improve processes and infrastructure, building a foundation for rapid growth
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives and root cause investigations for product or process deviations
  • Design and execute experiments to characterize product performance, stability, and manufacturability
  • Develop and validate QC methods and specifications to ensure product consistency and compliance with quality standards
  • Author and review technical documentation including SOPs, batch records, product specifications, and technology transfer packages
  • Mentor junior scientists, providing technical guidance and project leadership

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field with 5+ years of industry experience; or M.S. with 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Significant experience with NPI, having performed product transfer on multiple commercially launched products
  • Deep understanding of protein and nucleic acid assay technologies (e.g., ELISA, qPCR, NGS, immunoassays, and proximity ligation or extension assays)
  • Hands-on experience with reagent development, assay optimization, and product transfer in a regulated and/or ISO-compliant environment
  • Expertise with liquid handling automation, method optimization, and data integration tools
  • Experience with DOE, statistical analysis, and process validation using JMP or similar statistical software
  • Familiarity with quality systems, including ISO9001, ISO13485, and design control processes
  • Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Data analysis capabilities using languages such as R or Python
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements for IVD and RUO products

We offer a competitive and comprehensive employee benefits package, including daily lunch, health, dental, vision, life insurance, a flexible spending plan, paid vacation, stock options and a 401(k) plan. The base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 - $160,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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