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EPICENTRE® Biotechnologies is a profitable Madison, Wisconsin-based private company that develops, manufactures and sells performance-validated RNA and DNA enzyme systems for genome research and gene expression analysis. Examples of company products include enzyme systems for: RNA and DNA amplification; cDNA, gene and PCR cloning; construction of genomic libraries; DNA sequencing; in vitro and in vivo transposon insertion; nucleic acid extraction, isolation and purification; and nucleic acid identification and characterization. Life scientists in university, governmental and commercial laboratories worldwide use EPICENTRE®'s products to perform basic biological or clinical research related to human, animal, plant and microbial systems. Diagnostic, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies also use EPICENTRE®'s products, manufactured to meet FDA or other regulatory requirements, as components of clinical diagnostic kits or for pharmaceutical bioprocessing and other industrial applications.

EPICENTRE® offers competitive salary and benefits. AA/EEO Employer. To apply for these positions, send your resume and a cover letter to hr@EpiBio.com or to Human Resources, EPICENTRE, 726 Post Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53713.


Quality Control (QC) Senior Scientist

Objective

To perform and document complex Quality Control assays of molecular biology enzymes, reagents and kits for biotechnology research use.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following qualifications:

  • Have an MS or PhD degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology or a related field.
  • Have a minimum of three years of hands-on experience and outstanding skill in enzyme assays and molecular biology laboratory techniques.
  • Have laboratory experience in the biotechnology industry, preferably in the QC area.
  • Have excellent time management, organizational and analytical skills.
  • Have excellent troubleshooting, documentation and communication skills.
  • Be results-oriented, responsible and attentive to detail.

EPICENTRE® offers competitive salary and benefits. AA/EEO Employer. To apply for this position, send your resume and a cover letter to hr@EpiBio.com or to Human Resources, EPICENTRE, 726 Post Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53713.

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Web Developer

Objective

Develop and implement new applications to enhance the scientific content of EPICENTRE's website.

Duties

  • Build and maintain a technical knowledgebase that provides customers with easy access to scientific information about products and applications.
  • Assist with enhancement and feature development of an online ordering system.
  • Research, recommend, and implement web-based technologies as needed to improve the company's website and intranet.
  • Maintain a database of product citations; conduct literature searches and assign citations to key product groups.
  • Assist with writing and editing of scientific content for the website and knowledgebase.
  • Assist with the development of technical and marketing content for online distribution.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in web development, preferably at a life science reagents company.
  • Expert skills in ASP, HTML/XHTML, CSS, and Javascript. Familiarity with PHP/mySQL is desirable.
  • An advanced degree in a life science discipline.
  • Experience developing and maintaining database-driven e-commerce systems.
  • Strong skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and EndNote.
  • Excellent organizational and communications skills; ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

EPICENTRE® offers competitive salary and benefits. AA/EEO Employer. To apply for this position, send your resume and a cover letter to hr@EpiBio.com or to Human Resources, EPICENTRE, 726 Post Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53713.

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Market Development Specialist

Objective

To develop and manage customer relationships to increase adoption and sales of EPICENTRE's next-generation sequencing (NGS) sample prep technology.

Duties

  • Identify potential customers and collaborators, follow up on qualified customer leads, develop prospects, and build relationships with NGS customers.
  • Work with current and prospective customers to identify and develop new applications for EPICENTRE's NGS sample prep kits.
  • Work closely with internal departments, e.g., market development, R&D, production, sales, technical support, and external customer accounts to achieve product sales targets.
  • Attend trade shows and conferences; present seminars and give demonstrations to highlight EPICENTRE's NGS products and technology.
  • Conduct customer site visits with selected accounts to offer technical support and assist with  application development as needed.
  • Manage the new product pipeline from product development to launch for other assigned product lines.

Qualifications

  • MS or PhD in molecular biology, biotechnology, or a similar life sciences discipline.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in product management or technical support at a life science reagents company.
  • Experience with next-generation sequencing technology on major commercial platforms is highly desirable.
  • Excellent organizational, communications, and analytical skills; ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
  • Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, contact management software, and the Internet.

EPICENTRE® offers competitive salary and benefits. AA/EEO Employer. To apply for this position, send your resume and a cover letter to hr@EpiBio.com or to Human Resources, EPICENTRE, 726 Post Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53713.

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R&D Scientists (Multiple positions available at all levels)

To carry out R&D involving cloning, expression and purification of enzymes, including recovery of active enzymes from inclusion bodies.

For this position, you must:

  • Have an appropriate level (based on the level of position sought) of hands-on laboratory experience in cloning, expression and purification of enzymes, including experience in recovering active enzymes in good yield from inclusion bodies.
  • Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of current technologies and applications related to cloning, expression and purification of RNA and DNA enzymes.
  • Have excellent time management, organizational, analytical and strategic skills that enable you to identify the key information and applications of products that are of interest to customers, and to use that information to develop new products with clear benefits over competitive products.
  • Be self motivated and goal oriented to develop products in a timely manner.
  • Have an eagerness to develop new products to provide innovative, high-quality solutions for important areas of biomedical research.
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Be responsible and attentive to detail.

EPICENTRE® offers competitive salary and benefits. AA/EEO Employer. To apply for this position, send your resume and a cover letter to hr@EpiBio.com or to Human Resources, EPICENTRE, 726 Post Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53713.

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R&D Scientists (Multiple positions available at all levels)

To carry out R&D involving development and performance optimization of multi-enzyme systems for genome and gene expression analysis.

For this position, you must:

  • Have an appropriate level (based on the level of position sought) of hands-on laboratory experience in optimization of multi-enzyme systems for genome & gene expression analysis.
  • Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of current technologies and applications related to genome and gene expression analysis, such as methods for RNA amplification, microarray analysis, and, preferably, biostatistical analysis of gene expression data.
  • Have excellent time management, organizational, analytical and strategic skills that enable you to identify the key information and applications of products that are of interest to customers, and to use that information to develop new products with clear benefits over competitive products.
  • Be self motivated and goal oriented to develop products in a timely manner.
  • Have an eagerness to develop new products to provide innovative, high-quality solutions for important areas of biomedical research.
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Be responsible and attentive to detail.

EPICENTRE® offers competitive salary and benefits. AA/EEO Employer. To apply for this position, send your resume and a cover letter to hr@EpiBio.com or to Human Resources, EPICENTRE, 726 Post Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53713.

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R&D Scientists (Multiple positions available at all levels)

To carry out R&D involving development and optimization of isothermal enzyme-based molecular diagnostic assays.

For this position, you must:

  • Have an appropriate level (based on the level of position sought) of hands-on laboratory experience in optimization of nucleic acid enzyme systems for molecular diagnostic assays.
  • Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of technologies, applications and pros and cons related to current molecular diagnostic methods, such as Invader, NASBA, TMA, SDA, real-time PCR, LCR, SPIA, RCA, whole genome amplification, and applications of microarrays.
  • Have excellent time management, organizational, analytical and strategic skills that enable you to identify the key information and applications of products that are beneficial to customers for specific assays, and to use that information to develop new products with clear benefits over competitive products.
  • Be self-motivated, focused and persistent in solving problems and overcoming obstacles to achieving a defined goal in an efficient manner.
  • Have an eagerness to develop new molecular diagnostic products for use in the field, under third world conditions.
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Be responsible and attentive to detail.

EPICENTRE® offers competitive salary and benefits. AA/EEO Employer. To apply for this position, send your resume and a cover letter to hr@EpiBio.com or to Human Resources, EPICENTRE, 726 Post Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53713.

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