BioFluidica

Careers at BioFluidica

BioFluidica offers career opportunities for growth, learning and satisfaction in a working environment that supports discovery and encourages collaboration. We are seeking talented, passionate professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, cutting-edge biotechnology environment.

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Open Positions

Position Title: Marketing Associate

Location: San Diego, California

Position Summary:

Assist in marketing and promoting of BioFluidica’s LiquidScan™ for liquid biopsy.

Responsibilities Include:

Skilled in Microsoft Office suite – comfortable with use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong communicator, knowing how to share project status, issues of concern, and lessons learned. Proactive and motivated to learn and succeed.
Ability to travel for tradeshows and conferences. Experience with marketing automation software or email platforms is a plus.
Plan and coordinate events and tradeshows.
Manage the execution of the corporate email and marketing automation program per given strategies.
Build and manage lead generation forms.
Assist with the development of marketing campaigns and messaging.
Proofreading of marketing copy in print, digital, and email.
Compose copy, as required, for print, digital, and email assets.
Coordinate ordering & delivery of new printed collateral or marketing giveaways.
Work with vendors to obtain quotes for approval.
Manage inventory of marketing assets – collateral, giveaways, and tradeshow materials.
Primary liaison with 3rd party advertising vendors, ensuring vendors have information and content that is accurate and delivered on-time.
Data management & curation of product lists for 3rd party listing sites. Identify and propose website corrections and improvements.
Assist on special projects and campaign initiatives with assigned duties.
Gather and monitor metrics for email, marketing automation, 3rd party product listings, and website performance.
Other activities as assigned per department needs.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in biological discipline is preferred 0-2 years of marketing experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills.

Personal characteristics:

Ability to work within a multi-functional team
Enthusiastic and flexible to undertake different responsibilities as needed
Analytical and detail-oriented

To Apply: If you are interested in being part of building the next generation diagnostic technology that will impact the well-being of millions of people, please send your CV and a letter stating your interests to jobs@biofluidica.com. Please put the job reference code Marketing Associate 20220401 in the subject line of the email.

BioFluidica is a diagnostic company that has developed a revolutionary technology platform to detect circulating biomarkers in blood and saliva samples to diagnose cancer, prenatal disorders and infectious diseases with unprecedented precision and accuracy. This technology was clinically validated and is moving into the commercial development phase. BioFluidica offers career opportunities for growth, learning and the satisfaction in a working environment that supports discovery and encourages collaboration. We are seeking talented, passionate professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, cutting-edge biotechnology environment.

Notice to Employment Agencies: BioFluidica values our relationships with our recruitment partners. Please be advised that we will only accept resumes from those partners with whom we have a formal Recruitment Contract. BioFluidica is not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited and received by any employee of BioFluidica.

Position Title: Quality Control Scientist, Full-time, on site

Location: San Diego, California

Position Summary:

The Quality Control Scientist will perform work required to ensure product quality is maintained at company standards.

The successful candidate will thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent attention to detail. Under minimal supervision, you will conduct laboratory experiments, including organizing data and analyzing results in a Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) setting. You will design and conduct complex laboratory experiments to develop new methods or improve existing methods for use in testing and characterization.

Responsibilities Include:

Work closely with the Production team inspecting materials and products to meet internal and external specifications
Document any production issues with materials, production process, and/or machinery
Conduct batch record reviews
Develop new methods or improve existing methods used for in-process monitoring, product release and compliance - Assay qualification, optimization, and troubleshooting
Perform routine to complex laboratory analyses and experiments without supervision.
Write and revise Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) and technical reports.
Bench-top testing of Raw-Materials, In-Process, and Finished Products
Investigate deviation or out-of-specification results in QC laboratory and create Non- Conformity Reports
Coordinate stability testing and inspect historical trend reviews
Maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments, as required.
Collect and analyze data to be presented to management team
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in the Biological Sciences, Bioengineering or Chemistry with 3- 5 years of experience performing quality control activities in the biotechnology industry and 3- 5 years of assay development. 2 - 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment a plus.
Successful candidates are expected to be motivated, adaptable, innovative, responsible and produce quality results
Must be able to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skill to analyze and determine root cause for production errors or product failure
Must have solid organizational skills and high level of initiative
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
Ability to read and understand specifications, prints and other related documents to ensure products meet quality standards
Ability to work in teams as well as independently.

The work includes robotics, operation of laboratory robotics, and patient sample screening. The candidate must be able to work in a fast paced, biotech start-up environment with diverse tasks and rapidly growing responsibilities.

Compensation: Dependent upon qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package.

To Apply: If you are interested in being part of building the next generation diagnostic technology that will impact the well-being of millions of people, please send your CV and a letter stating your interests to jobs@biofluidica.com. Reference the position in the subject of the email QC20220527.

Position Title: Research Director, Full Time

Location: San Diego, California

Position Summary: Direct and expand a multidisciplinary research team to optimize molecular and cellular processes. The position requires high technical and interpersonal skills to direct Ph.D. level personnel and advise on experimental design, trouble shooting and problem solving in the field of circulating tumor cells, and other liquid biomarkers for diagnostic applications.

Responsibilities Include: Direct liquid biopsy research program and team.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. plus 5 years of industry experience or outstanding demonstrated capabilities to lead through example in highly a technical environment to obtain results. Knowledge of molecular biology including DNA, RNA, NGS work, cell biology, including ICC, cell morphology, cell culture, flow cytometry, experience with liquid biopsy including tumor cells, CTC, and cell free DNA, blood based diagnostic analysis is a plus. Experience in liquid biopsy, strong molecular and cellular background in trouble shooting and assay development are important. The position also requires the expansion of the patent estate and insight into the diagnostic assay markets. You might not know everything, but you know how to find the information and make it work. The position is very versatile and requires a can-do attitude.

Compensation: Dependent upon qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package.

To Apply: If you are interested in being part of building the next generation diagnostic technology that will impact the well-being of millions of people, please send your CV and a letter stating your interests to jobs@biofluidica.com. Please put this job reference code in the subject line of the email: Dir Res 20220211.

About BioFluidica:

BioFluidica is a diagnostic company that has developed a revolutionary liquid biopsy platform to detect circulating biomarkers in blood samples to diagnose cancer with unprecedented precision and accuracy. This technology is clinically validated and is moving into the commercial development phase. BioFluidica offers career opportunities for growth, learning and the satisfaction in a working environment that supports discovery and encourages collaboration. We are seeking talented, passionate professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, cutting-edge biotechnology environment.

Notice to Employment Agencies:

BioFluidica values our relationships with our recruitment partners. Please be advised that we will only accept resumes from those partners with whom we have a formal Recruitment Contract. BioFluidica is not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited and received by any employee of BioFluidica.

Position Title: Sales/Business Development Manager, Full Time

Location: San Diego, California

Position Summary: Participate in our Commercial Team goal development and implementation for business and revenue growth. Researching prospective accounts in target markets. Pursuing leads and moving them through the sales cycle.

Responsibilities Include:

Direct liquid biopsy research program and team. Accountable for building and leading the sales function for instrument, software and consumables business. This role will lead to sales that to academics, biopharma and diagnostic companies and will be responsible for driving sales and revenue growth across the business and product lines within the company. Responsible for leading and executing all sales activities and the team to develop and execute a sales plan that will drive business growth to increase revenues and profits. Collaborate extensively with key stakeholders within the business. Additionally, this role is responsible for all aspects of the sales process including leading the development and implementation of best sales practices.

Develop, grow, and strengthen key accounts
Create the market strategy(ies) and translate them into tactics and plans
Lead to achieve all business results
Develop effective cross team function relationships with the company
Collaborate actively with operations to meet customer needs
Coordinates and collaborates with internal staff including operations and scientific teams to enable business development opportunities
Developing and implementing a sales strategy that includes:
- Prospecting
- Introductory Meetings
- Proposal Development
- Pricing Recommendations
- Closing Proposals
- Addressing and Presenting Change Orders
- Market research and analysis and market intelligence to identify service gaps or market opportunities

Qualifications:

Healthcare experience or equivalent education and experience is required; 5+ years of biopharmaceutical R&D and/or reference lab experience is preferred
Sales Team Creation and Leadership experience is required
Contract Research – biopharmaceutical and diagnostic product development sales experience is preferred
Strong problem-solving capabilities
Knowledge of Biopharmaceutical and Diagnostic product development lifecycle including regulatory environment.
Sales Team Leadership experience
Marketing Leadership experience
Financial Management experience
Customer Relationship Management experience
Fluency with modern CRM tools, internet, and other industry research tool
Lead and direct a team of sales directors that sell Quest capabilities and services to biopharmaceutical and diagnostic companies
BA/BS is required; MBA preferred
Travel Required: Domestic 25-50%

Competencies:

Business Acumen
Strategic Thinking
Team Leadership
Problem Solving/Analysis
Mentoring
Business Development

Compensation: Dependent upon qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package.

To Apply: If you are interested in being part of building the next generation diagnostic technology that will impact the well-being of millions of people, please send your CV and a letter stating your interests to jobs@biofluidica.com. Please put this job reference code in the subject line of the email: Business Development 20220526.

About BioFluidica:

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Position Title: Scientist Molecular Biology, Full Time

Location: San Diego, California

Position Summary: Development of molecular diagnostics for oncology and prenatal diseases. Tests to development are DNA and RNA based.

Responsibilities Include: Hands-on technology development using advanced molecular analysis. Necessary knowledge and experience in NGS, qPCR, nucleic acid isolation and quantification and analysis.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. plus minimum 2 years industry experience or Master’s Degree with 3-5 years experience. Knowledge and hands-on experience with molecular assay including DNA methods, RNA methods, and Next Generation Sequencing. Experience in liquid biopsy is a plus. The work includes experimental design, troubleshooting and validation. The candidate must be interested in working in a fast paced, biotech start-up environment with diverse tasks and rapidly growing responsibilities.

Compensation: Dependent upon qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package.

To Apply: If you are interested in being part of building the next generation diagnostic technology that will impact the well-being of millions of people, please send your CV and a letter stating your interests to jobs@biofluidica.com. Please put this job reference code in the subject line of the email: SciMolBio 20220626.

About BioFluidica:

Notice to Employment Agencies:

Position Title: Research Intern

Location: San Diego, California

Position Summary: Assist in research using automated robotics with microfluidic chips for use in saliva and blood diagnostics including continuous improvement of existing processes.

Responsibilities Include: General lab organization and research to support commercial development of technology for oncology, prenatal screening and Covid-19 testing.

Required Qualifications: student working on B.S. in chemistry, biochemistry or molecular biology with relevant laboratory experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to follow the detailed procedures in existing protocols are essential.

Personal Characteristics:

Ability to work within a multi-functional team
Enthusiastic and flexible to undertake different responsibilities as needed
Analytical and detail-oriented

Compensation: Unpaid

To Apply: If you are interested in being part of building the next generation diagnostic technology that will impact the well-being of millions of people, please send your CV and a letter stating your interests to jobs@biofluidica.com. Please put the job reference code Research Intern 20210608 in the subject line of the email.

BioFluidica is an early stage diagnostic company that has developed a revolutionary technology platform to detect circulating biomarkers in saliva and blood samples to diagnose cancer, prenatal disorders and Covid-19 with unprecedented precision and accuracy. This technology was clinically validated and is moving into the commercial development phase.

BioFluidica offers career opportunities for growth, learning and the satisfaction in a working environment that supports discovery and encourages collaboration. We are seeking talented, passionate professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, cutting-edge biotechnology environment.