Product Technical Specialist
Company: Biodesix
Role summary
Product Technical Specialist is a role at Biodesix in De Soto, Kansas, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-08. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Product Technical Specialist
- Company
- Biodesix
- Location
- De Soto, Kansas, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-09-08
Biodesix is looking for a Product Technical Specialist to join their growing team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge medical diagnostics and contribute to improving patient outcomes. No degree is required, and the salary is competitive, making this an accessible and rewarding career path.
Job description
ABOUT US:
Biodesix is a leading diagnostic solutions company, driven to improve clinical care and outcomes for patients. Biodesix Diagnostic Tests support clinical decisions to expedite personalized care and improve outcomes for patients with lung disease. Biodesix Development Services enable the world’s leading biopharmaceutical, life sciences, and research institutions with scientific, technological, and operational capabilities that fuel the development of diagnostic tests, tools, and therapeutics.
Our Mission: Transform patient care and improve outcomes through personalized diagnostics that are timely, accessible, and address immediate clinical needs.
Our Vision: A world where patient diseases are conquered with the guidance of personalized diagnostics.
For more information, please visit www.biodesix.com.
JOB LOCATION: De Soto, KS - On-Site
SCHEDULE : Wednesday - Sunday 8:00AM - 5:00PM CST
THE ROLE:
The Product Technical Specialist supports Biodesix late-stage product concepts under the Quality Management System adhering to product development process. This role includes providing support for integration into laboratory operations as well as on market product support. As an experienced bench scientist, the Product Technical Specialist specializes in developing and executing chromatography, mass spectrometry and ELISA methods, or maintaining and troubleshooting chromatography, mass spectrometry and ELISA related instrumentation. Specifically, the Product Technical Specialist will develop and optimize chromatography, mass spectrometry, and ELISA methods to meet clinical and analytic requirements for our regulated product service diagnostic tests in the regulated Kansas Laboratory. The Product Technical Specialist will carry out preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of chromatography, mass spectrometry and ELISA equipment, and ensure all maintenance activities are completed according to schedule. The Product Technical Specialist will contribute individually and in cross-functional teams.
Appropriate designees may act as responsible delegates according to the established Roles and Responsibilities, including day to day responsibilities required for CAP/CLIA and NYS CLEP, as well as all state-specific requirements in which Biodesix is an approved test facility.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Make technical contributions to our fast-paced, dynamic team in developing clinical diagnostics to accelerate the use of proteomic testing for personalized medicine
Comply with the Laboratory Continuing Education program and all other business assigned Trainings required for performance of job requirements
Collaborate and assist in the planning, development and execution of laboratory and product development studies
Perform benchwork including, but not limited to, sample preparation, preventative maintenance of instrumentation and conduct experiments for development of proteomic techniques such as mass spectrometry and chromatography
Maintain proper documentation of all studies conducted in a laboratory notebook following GDP
Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
Carry out preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and maintain schedules of maintenance activities, according to policies and SOPs
Collaboration with the CAP/CLIA and NYS Laboratory Directors, and with other cross-functional team members in later-stage Product Development, Laboratory Operations, Applications Engineering, Commercial Operations, Legal, Quality and Regulatory
Complete training and Competency Assessment for all new and existing procedures, as applicable
Contribute to the creation and revision of Laboratory SOPs, Protocols, and Reports in the Quality Management System (QMS)
Contribute to the Internal Audit readiness through good documentation practices
Perform all job functions in accordance with HIPAA
Communicate effectively with on-site and remotely located management/support teams
Work independently and with others in a collaborative team environment
All other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Outstanding technical laboratory skills
Ability to operate and troubleshoot ELISA, HPLC and LC-MS equipment and processes
Practical and technical knowledge of ELISA, LC-MS and/or HPLC
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to prioritize workload according to project timelines with guidance and supervision
Must be comfortable working with diverse levels of scientists and non-scientists to complete product development projects
Must be able to analyze complex and large data sets and develop graphs and/or tables to summarize results
Must be able to interpret results and communicate observations and conclusions in a clear and logical manner in both large and small group settings
Excellent attention to detail with a strong commitment to thoroughness and quality
Exceptional organizational and documentation skills
Knowledge of lab safety and GLP
Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Office suite)
Take initiative and self-motivate to excel
Ability