CURRENT OPENING

POSITION TITLE:
Senior R&D Scientist

THE COMPANY:
Innovative Biosensors Inc. is a pioneering developer and manufacturer of rapid detection technologies. The company employs as its platform a novel biosensor technology developed by MIT scientists and published in the journal Science in July of 2003 (Vol. 301, No.5630, Pages 213-214).

The CANARY™ technology allows for extremely rapid detection of bacteria, viruses, and protein targets at previously unseen levels of sensitivity and specificity. The patented biosensor system is capable of generating a result in less than five minutes, making it one of the most rapid methods available. In addition, biosensors can be engineered to detect one target or several targets of interest simultaneously and used to perform a wide variety of bioassays. Designed for portable, real-time detection, minimally skilled personnel can perform tests at the site of sampling using small, transportable instrumentation.

The company has obtained exclusive rights to the technology in several fields and focuses on applications requiring a high degree of speed, portability, and sensitivity in testing capabilities. The company's technology is expected to have broad applications in food testing, animal health and human health care.

For more information visit: www.innovativebiosensors.com

POSITION SUMMARY:
Scientist with broad skill set to span early research through full range of product conceptualization, development and optimization. Will work extensively in cell/molecular biology to create new cell based assays for the detection of bacterial organisms. This role will span the spectrum from research to technical support.

EDUCATION:
• PhD in Molecular/Cell Biology and 3+ years of experience
• MS in Molecular/Cell Biology and 5+ years of experience

EXPERIENCED IN:
• Immunology-based Assays
• Microbiology/Bacteria
• Cell Biology
• Molecular Biology     

COMPETENCIES:
• Conceptual thinker
• Troubleshooter / problem-solver
• Ability to implement programs with minimal direction
• Lab/Bench-based person
• Can work independently
• Comfortable and experienced working with bacteria
• Commercial experience working with customers     

WANTS:
• Track record in product development

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop products
• Create new cell based assays
• Sample preparation (collect, break down, minimize inhibitory factors, etc.)
• Initial evaluation of biosensor
• Assay optimization (experimental design)

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Please send your resumé along with cover letter to:

E-mail: hr@innovativebiosensors.com
Fax: (301) 738-0605

Innovative Biosensors, Inc.
15601 Crabbs Branch Way
Rockville, MD 20855