Scientist I

The OraSure family of companies empowers the global community to improve health and wellness by providing access to accurate, essential information. Our ability to positively affect change is powered by the innovative tools, services and diagnostics we deliver to the market. 

Together with its wholly owned subsidiaries, DNA Genotek, Diversigen, and Novosanis, the OraSure family of companies provides its customers with end-to-end solutions that encompass tools, services, and diagnostics. Our teams play a role in empowering people to discover healthier lives by creating effortless tests, collection kits, and services. 

It’s first-to-market, innovative products include rapid tests for the detection of antibodies to HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) on the OraQuick® platform; sample self-collection and stabilization products for molecular applications; and oral fluid laboratory tests for detecting various drugs of abuse.

Overview 

Here at the OraSure family of companies our innovative sampling tools, services and diagnostics unlock access to accurate, essential information that advances global health and well-being. Our products include molecular sampling kits for the genome and microbiome, cutting-edge services and analytics, rapid diagnostics for infectious disease, and tests for substance abuse.

The Scientist I is an R&D position sitting within our Protein Sciences team, and is part of a fast paced, innovative medical devices company. In this role, you will be in the immunoreagent group supporting existing products and developing new products, by generation of key reagents used in the assessment of detection of an infectious disease. This position is entirely lab based and will involve learning new techniques under direction. Critical thinking is required to formulate objective conclusions regarding experimental data. Daily activities include simple and complex buffer preparation, protein quantification assay, protein purification, SDS-PAGE, western blot, data recording. 

Snapshot of Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments, under the supervision of Director and Senior Scientist, to develop new and improved products. Multi-tasking is required.
• Execute the lab procedures as directed, identify and communicate problems, corrections, changes immediately.
• Record results in laboratory notebooks as per GLP requirements, learn and excel in processes that support our quality system including preparation of documents as required for products.
• Help generate and transfer relevant documentation to manufacturing for product transfer.
• Work as part of interdepartmental project teams with other OTI personnel.

What You Bring

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant science such as Biology with an emphasis on microbiology and or biochemistry highly desirable.
• Prior lab experience is required. Experience with the following is preferred: Bacterial and cell culture work, PCR, electrophoresis, purification, experience with Akta, HPLC, PCR, plate reader, spectrophotometers, assays, graphing via Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Experience with common laboratory tools, instruments and procedures such as pipetting, using a balance, spectrophotometer, centrifuge, pH meter, and preparation of buffers, is required.
• A working knowledge and willingness to adhere to laboratory procedures and lab safety is required.

The OraSure family of companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of the communities in which we operate. We apply a rigorous, consistent, and equitable standard to the assessment of all candidates, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, age, religion, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees are welcomed and belong. 

What we have to offer: 

- Tiered Medical PPO, EPO, Vision and Dental coverage

- Disability and Life Insurance Benefits

- Generous 401K plan and company-matching contributions

- Highly competitive paid time-off

- Maternity Leave and Parental Leave Coverage

- Employee Referral Program – you may be eligible for a cash bonus if your referrals are hired

- Employee Assistance Program 

- Employee Service Recognition

- Job-related Training Programs 

- Ability to participate in Teams, Committees, Events and Clubs 

- Depending on the role you may be eligible to work in a hybrid environment or fully remotely

- Free Onsite Parking 

Please note, the above applies to full-time permanent positions.

Culture, People & Community 

The OraSure family of companies recognizes that the long-term health of our business is directly connected to the health of the planet, local communities and the OraSure family of companies employees.

- LIVE IT Committee – committed to creating an environment that embodies our values

- All Means U: Employee Committee on Belonging hosts various events across all company locations such as monthly book club and mentorship program 

- Wellness Committee empowers colleagues to make critical decisions to improve and protect health 

- Sustainability Committee aims to minimize impact on the environment 

- Social Committee who organize and run events for both remote and onsite employees, to create connection and community 

At the OraSure family of companies, we have a clear vision; cultivate an environment of equal employment opportunity where we do not tolerate discrimination or allow the harassment of employees or applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices.

The OraSure family of companies aims to create and foster workplaces that reflects and contributes to the global communities in which we do business and the customers and partners we serve. This includes all communities impacted by our corporate presence. As part of this commitment, the OraSure family of companies and its subsidiaries will ensure employees and applicants are provided reasonable accommodation per request. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Rebecca Zeleney at [email protected]. The OraSure family of companies will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.