Development Scientist I

Development Scientist I
Chaska, MN
12+ month initial contract
Hourly Rate: $27-30/hr

Orion Group is seeking a Development Scientist to work with our global medical device client's R&D team in Chaska, MN.
The Development Scientist assists in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies. The incumbent performs experiments as defined and planned by supervisor; reviews test results for experimental error and determines if repeats are required; participates in planning studies for the development, evaluation and optimization of assay(s); maintains well organized laboratory notebooks in compliance with relevant procedures; and supports post-launch to resolve performance and/or quality issues.
The position will involve assisting in the evaluation and implementation of protein chemistries new and existing across all platforms, focusing on IMMAGE and LX/DXC instruments.

The duties will include:
* Performing experiments as defined and planned by supervisor.
* Reviewing the test results for experimental error and determines if repeats are required.
* The Development Scientist will participate in planning studies for development, optimization, and failure investigations of protein assay(s)
* Maintain well organized laboratory notebooks in compliance with relevant procedures
* Support post-launch (MRB) to resolve performance and/or quality issues for our protein/serology immunoassay chemistries.
* Other duties will include: Protocol writing, Protocol execution, Instrument operation and understanding of its functioning, Statistical Data Analysis, Report writing, Failure investigations, Presentation of Results, Instrument maintenance.

Position Requirements:
* B.S. with 2+ years Laboratory experience. (Industrial lab experience is highly preferred)
* Working with automated instruments and/or immunoassay experience preferred.
* Good laboratory technique with some analytical expertise.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
* Ability to problem solve is a must.
* Ability to be flexible and work in a rapidly changing task environment and with variety of tasks.
* The ability to multi-task is also required.
* Good organizational skills important

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.