Lateral flow Assay (Scientist)

Job Title: Scientist – Lateral Flow Assay (LFA)
Location: Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh
Experience Required: 3–9 Years
Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days
Total Experience: 3–9 Years

Education :-

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Analytical Chemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline.

Technical Expertise :-

• End-to-end expertise in LFA development from concept through validation.
• Advanced experience in nanoparticle bioconjugation (especially gold nanoparticles), including fabrication, characterization, and stability studies.
• Ability to troubleshoot LFA performance issues (low signal, high background, flow irregularities, long-term stability).
• Strong understanding of LFA materials (nitrocellulose membranes, conjugate pads, sample pads) and their influence on performance.
• Skilled in Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical analysis for assay optimization.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and scale-up for LFAs.

Preferred Qualifications :-

• Experience in developing LFAs for whole blood samples, including on-board buffer integration.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for IVD product development (e.g., ISO 13485).
• Experience with advanced nanoparticle characterization techniques:
• Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)
• Zeta Potential
• Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
• UV-Vis Spectroscopy

Skills & Abilities :-

• Highly analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to design, execute, and interpret experiments independently.
• Excellent scientific writing skills for reports, publications, and regulatory documentation.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation abilities for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset with proven ability to work across cross-functional teams.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person