Original job description
Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) – Biotechnology & Diagnostics
MyGutIQ Inc. is an early-stage biotechnology and health technology company developing innovative diagnostic solutions.
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) to lead our scientific research, technology development, and validation efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead scientific research and development of diagnostic technologies.
Oversee assay development, optimization, testing, and validation.
Establish scientific methodologies, research protocols, and quality standards.
Design and manage feasibility studies, laboratory experiments, and performance evaluations.
Provide technical oversight of prototype development and scientific testing.
Manage scientific collaborations, external laboratories, and research partners.
Establish R&D milestones, timelines, and technical deliverables.
Ensure scientific integrity, reproducibility, and compliance with applicable industry standards.
Qualifications:
PhD in Immunology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
Extensive experience in diagnostic assay development and laboratory research.
Strong understanding of immunological principles, analytical methods, and diagnostic technologies.
Proven experience leading scientific R&D projects from concept through validation.
Experience in in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) or medical device development preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and scientific leadership skills.
Ideal Candidate:
A highly experienced, hands-on scientist with a strong research background, exceptional technical expertise, and the ability to translate scientific concepts into reliable, validated diagnostic technologies.
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Responsibilities
Lead scientific research and development of diagnostic technologies, including assay development, optimization, testing, and validation. Establish research protocols and quality standards, oversee experiments and prototype testing, manage external research collaborations, and deliver R&D milestones while ensuring scientific integrity and compliance.
Requirements
Requires a PhD in Immunology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline, along with extensive diagnostic assay development and laboratory research experience. Candidates should have a record of leading scientific R&D from concept through validation, strong knowledge of immunology and analytical methods, and preferably experience in IVD or medical device development.
Skills
- Scientific Research
- Research And Development
- Diagnostic Assay Development
- Assay Optimization
- Assay Validation
- Laboratory Research
- Immunology
- Analytical Methods
- Diagnostic Technologies
- Feasibility Studies
- Laboratory Experimentation
- Performance Evaluation
- Prototype Development
- Scientific Testing
- Research Collaboration
- Scientific Leadership
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Science & Research
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
Keywords
- Biotechnology
- Health Technology
- Diagnostics
- Diagnostic Technologies
- Diagnostic Assay Development
- Assay Optimization
- Assay Testing
- Assay Validation
- Immunology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Laboratory Research
- Research And Development
- Feasibility Studies
- Laboratory Experiments
- Performance Evaluations
- Prototype Development
- In Vitro Diagnostics
- Medical Device Development
- Research Protocols
- Quality Standards
- Scientific Methodologies
- Reproducibility
- Scientific Integrity
- Industry Standards
- External Laboratories
- Research Partnerships
- R&D Milestones
