Study Director​/Scientist, NGS

Overview

Job Summary: The purpose of the Scientist position is providing hands-on experimental study design, performance, data analysis and reporting, with particular emphasis in NGS and molecular biology assays.

• Strong understanding of molecular workflows including NGS and PCR. General understanding also required of other platforms including pathology, immunoassay, hematology, chemistry panels, flow cytometry, therapeutic drug monitoring and infectious disease testing.
• Responsible for developing, reviewing, and approving study plans, protocols, amendments and final reports for NGS, PCR, and other molecular based studies.
• Provide technical leadership for end-to-end NGS and PCR workflows including nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, sequencing, or amplification and data review.
• Work with supervisor to head up the validation processes through documentation and development of procedural operations for new tests or new lots following manufacturers guidelines and/or established department SOPs
• In charge of internal/external project execution, management, and timely delivery.
• Resolve scientific and other issues to reach client satisfaction.
• Communication with external and internal partners/clients.
• Provide data reports and information necessary to facilitate business development activities.
• Scientific and technical training of group members.
• Laboratory/team support and daily experiment management and execution.
• Writing, reviewing, and implementing SOPs, work instructions, and assay validations.
• Complete a variety of other assignments as assigned.

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related field with 3+ years of postdoctoral or industry experience in molecular assay or reagent development
• Broad expertise and hands on experience in oncology and related technology platforms.
• Capable of experimental design, protocol development, and data report writing especially in relation to NGS and/or bioinformatics.

• Capable of troubleshooting and critical data analysis.
• Demonstrated capability of team building and study management
• Detailed knowledge of NGS assays, service providers, and bioinformatics pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Capable of scientific presentation, both oral and written
• Efficient and capable of meeting timelines.
• Open to new ideas, ambitious, innovative and results oriented.
• Pleasant interpersonal skills and able to support other departments in a variety of roles.

The California salary range for this position is: $90,000 - $120,000

This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience.

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