About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an entry-level Scientist I to support reagent and assay development within their Scientific & QA organization. This laboratory role contributes to the development, optimization, characterization, and lifecycle support of immunohematology reagents and in‑vitro diagnostic (IVD) assays. The role reports to R&D scientists and works collaboratively across Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams.

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Key responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments and routine testing to support immunohematology reagent and assay development using established methods and procedures.
• Prepare reagents, samples, and experimental materials following SOPs and safety guidelines.
• Collect, record, organize, and maintain accurate experimental data, lab notebooks, and study records.
• Assist with reagent characterization, assay optimization, stability studies, and verification/validation activities.
• Analyze basic experimental results, document observations, and communicate findings to project team members.
• Troubleshoot routine lab and technical issues and escalate unexpected or complex problems to senior staff.
• Follow established quality systems, laboratory procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional activities and contribute to project objectives as assigned.

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Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline with approximately 0–3 years of related laboratory experience; OR Master’s degree with relevant experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant experience in laboratory, immunohematology, immunoassay, transfusion medicine, or IVD settings is desirable.
• Management may, at their discretion, substitute relevant work experience for degree requirements.

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Skills & capabilities

• Fundamental understanding of scientific principles and laboratory best practices.
• Interest in building technical expertise in immunohematology and IVD reagent/assay development.
• Ability to perform lab procedures accurately, reproducibly, and safely.
• Basic data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Effective written and oral communication; ability to collaborate with scientists and cross‑functional teams.
• Good organizational skills and eagerness to learn new techniques and technologies.

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Location & travel

• Location: Norcross, GA (on-site work expected)
• Approximately 10% travel may be required.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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Why apply through Careertakes

• Third‑party recruiting advantages: Careertakes streamlines candidate matching, preserves confidentiality, and connects applicants to additional relevant opportunities.
• Opportunity to grow technical skills in reagent and assay development within a Scientific & QA environment.
• Gain exposure to cross‑functional product development processes and regulatory quality systems.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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