Chief Scientist Officer

Remote, Canada

Remote

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Workplace: Remote
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

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

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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

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