The team’s objectives are to:

• Develop new reagents and digital PCR assays to expand Stilla’s offering or as service projects for customers.

• Acquire knowledge, conduct proof-of-concept studies and publish application content on a variety of topics to showcase the full application potential of the naica® system. Application areas include oncology, cell and gene therapy, infectious diseases and many others.

• Support and guide other companies or laboratories wishing to develop content or products for the naica® system.

• Collaborate with the operations team to ensure the continuous improvement of Stilla® products.

The principal missions for the Senior Engineer R&D – Digital PCR Assay Development are:

• Define, drive and manage digital PCR assay development projects required by a) the Stilla’s product development roadmap & b) our customer’s needs for assay development services.

• Engage with customers to define assay development service projects, together with our Commercial team.

• Manage external collaborations

• Ensure project advancement and documentation.

• Come up with innovative ideas complementary to Stilla’s existing technologies & products; participate in the development of innovative Assay and Reagent products, ensure their troubleshooting and optimization.

• Ensure the management of assistant engineers and engineers.

• Ensure the timely advancement of priority projects by respecting key deadlines.

• Write and complete all R&D procedures and V-cycle documents necessary for assay and reagent product development following the ISO13485 QMS, when required.

• Stay up to date and transmit cutting edge digital PCR and genomics techniques and applications.

• Contribute to the generation and transmission of scientific content for the digital PCR Learning Center, Application notes and Technical notes.

• Report regularly to management.

• Respect the values of Stilla® Technologies.

• Has a M.Eng. / M.Sc./ PhD specializing in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or a related discipline

• Has at least 3 years of post-graduate technical experience in Assay & Reagent Development

• Preferably, has at least 3 years of experience developing novel qPCR or digital PCR assays

• Experience in personnel and project management would be appreciated.

• Must speak English and French.

• Has excellent communication and reporting skills and a strong ability to prioritize.

• Must be adaptable, organized, rigorous and results oriented. Skilled at multi-tasking and working flexibly around schedules in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-directed with strong initiative and an ability to work autonomously.

• Feels responsible for the advancement of projects, high data quality and meeting deadlines.

• Adept at working in a team with strong team spirit.

• Embraces high goals and a desire to contribute to technical innovations for the life sciences.

• Is passionate about genomics and healthcare.