Lateral Flow Assay

**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:

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

**Technical Expertise:

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- 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:

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- 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:

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- 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.

Work Location: In person