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6-13-10 Diffinity Genomics turns "pipette dream" into reality; Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY

6-3-10 Diffinity Genomics Announces US Launch of Diffinity RapidTip
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4-8-10 Company Spotlight: Diffinity Genomics; New York State Science & Technology Law Center at Syracuse University

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2-26-10 Article (CNY Business Journal)
Grant to help bioscience startup move toward commercialization

Employment Opportunities

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Diffinity Genomics is a Rochester, NY based startup company developing multiple products in two high growth market segments: nucleic acid isolation and molecular diagnostics.  We value talented professionals with the experience, skills - but also the motivation & desire to  join a fast growing, exciting business!   We will be continuing to add positions as we grow, so please check back often. 

 
Positions Currently Open

 

Molecular Biologist/Research Scientist

We currently seek a highly motivated, experienced molecular biologist to work with Diffinity's scientists and engineers to help develop additional applications of the company's technology.

 

Interested candidates should contact and email your resume to:

Lewis Rothberg, Ph.D., CTO
Phone: 585 273-4725
e-mail:
LRothberg@diffinitygenomics.com

 

General Qualifications

  • Extensive hands-on experience with nucleic acid extraction, purification, and analysis 
  • The ability to assimilate and represent the company's technology and products in a credible and compelling manner to a wide array of people
  • Willing to make a long term commitment to the growth and success of the Company


Major Responsibilities

  • Work with internal technical, business and marketing staff to identify new applications of the company's nucleic acid extraction, purification, and analysis technologies
  • Develop new products containing the Company's technologies, including product design, protocol development, demonstration of feasibility, and transfer to manufacturing
  • Assist in preparation of grant and patent applications as well as journal publications
  • Provide technical support to the Company's product marketing and launch plans
  • Ehance Company, technology and product awareness in key scientific and business forums, such as trade shows and conferences


Independence and Scope

  • Able to work under very general (CTO) direction towards R&D and business objectives where specific plans and activities are almost always self-initiated
  • Capable of managing a level of responsibility where erroneous activities and decisions could seriously affect the performance of the company


Skill Requirements

  • Experience working with sources of genomic DNA such as bacterial (plasmid) colonies, blood, serum, urine, and tissue
  • Experience working with nucleic acid extraction, purification, and analysis products
  • Planning, executing, analyzing and reporting results of experiments
  • Experience with laboratory methods and equipment, such as PCR, electrophoresis, bacterial cultures, plasmid preparations, genomic extraction, and data collection and analysis tools including statistical analysis tools
  • Experience with lab automation and new product development processes a plus

Interpersonal Skills

  • Team player
  • Strong customer orientation