Assay Development Manager

Firalis, group of companies, is a French based Contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing cutting-edge multi-omics (Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics) analytical services to support academic institution, start up, biotech and biopharmaceutical companies in their research, preclinical and clinical programs. Our one-stop-shop for biomarkers discovery, validation, and assay development is driving the future of care by enhancing the emergence of personalized medicine, with a strong focus in Neurology, Cardiology, and Immuno-Oncology. Working with Firalis group gives access to an integrated platform with large capabilities for biobanking, bioanalysis, bioinformatic, assay development and kit manufacturing leading to an optimization of operational costs, risk management and timelines in the best quality environment.

**Job description**

Under the supervision of the CEO, your main missions will be to:

- Elaborate scientific strategies and protocols to develop biomarker detection and quantification kits (RUO and IVD), in particular qPCR, RT-qPCR, dPCR, NGS for external and internal projects.
- Collaborate with the Business Development team in order to ensure the commercial viability of the projects.
- Prepare reports of ASD experiments for external and internal projects.
- Manage the workflow process of the ASD molecular biology unit.
- Ensure the traceability and recording of the generated data in the appropriate forms.
- Discuss results with other teams and clients to assess the validity of findings.
- Conduct research, using institution library, archives, collections, and other sources of information, to collect, record, analyze, and evaluate scientific and technological developments of interest to the company.
- Implement new technologies and services for future developments.
- Complete product development files and lock in the design of developed kits.
- Collaborate with production, regulatory and quality managers to transfer product design lock into process of production (development of quality controls and performance assessment for assay certification).
- Co-write projects with external companies and institutions for development of innovation.
- Respect good laboratory practice and internal procedures.

**Your profile**
- PhD in Molecular Biology (RNA-DNA), or any related field, with a minimum of three years of experience in assay development.
- Technical background in qPCR and NGS technologies.
- Scientific background specialized in human physiology and Neurology is a plus.
- Fluent in English, good writing and speaking skills.
- Good communication skills, particularly in oral presentations.
- Proficient in molecular biology scientific software and office tools.
- Ability to work independently or with cross-functional management.
- Team spirit, flexible, creative, able to take initiative.

Salary to be negotiated according to your experience.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Status: Cadre

**Education**:

- Doctorate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Assay Development: 3 years (required)

Type d'emploi : Temps plein, CDI
Statut : Cadre

Formation:

- Bac +8 (Doctorat) (Requis)

Lieu du poste : En présentiel