Process Development Sr. Scientist

Inteldot has over 10 years in the life science industry with allocations a cross Puerto Rico, United Sates, Europe and Japan. This is a great opportunity for one of our leading clients in Puerto Rico. 

Description: 

To independently conceive, design, implement and advance scientific experiments, which contribute to the successful completion of goals and/or projects. Interprets experimental strategies or leads these activities. Provides input to new processes to generate robust and reliable data. Functions as a lead scientific / technical resource or as a project leader. 

 Responsibilities: 

•  Independently monitors or conducts experiments, studies, or a series of experiments/studies to advance projects or technologies. 
• Provides advanced data analysis and interpretation and assesses impact of data on the project and makes recommendations. 
• Expands knowledge-seeking beyond core area of expertise. 
• Identifies relevant external competitive knowledge. 
• Independently prepares new and novel protocols/experimental design. 
• Key contributor to an independent research/project team. 
• Initiates productive collaborations outside of the department or company. 
• Introduces new or advanced technologies and/or concepts. 
• May contribute to scientific journal articles or complex technical documents as lead author. 
• Leads department-wide support efforts such as safety, recruiting and committees. 
• Develops supervisory and mentoring skills. 
• Makes proactive decisions that contribute to the achievement of milestones. 
• Plans detailed procedures for defined projects, including timelines, milestones, methodological approaches, expected results and necessary resources. 

Competencies / Skills:

•  Ability to motivate, lead and/or supervise the activities of others.
•  Ability to develop realistic timelines.
•  Be able to problem solve using the application of scientific theory
• Demonstrate skills in independently determining and developing scientific analysis and solutions.
• Exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives of scientific work
• Demonstrate strong laboratory and project management skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of scientific relevance of targeted work.
• Creative skills in the development of new hypotheses for scientific experiments.
• Critical evaluation and detailed interpretation of results.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish).

Education:  

Doctorate degree and 2 years of Scientific experience OR Master’s degree and 6 years of Scientific experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of directly related experience.