CareerPlan

Staff Scientist

US - California - San DiegoFull-time$118k2026-09-17 → 2026-11-09
On-site · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead the development, verification, and validation of IVD oncology assays and kits for the clinical market, supporting pharma-collaborative projects.

Role type

Staff Scientist (Study Lead & Technical SME)

Builds

IVD oncology assays and kits for clinical use

Domain

Genomics / Molecular Diagnostics / Precision Oncology

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

IVD assay development, next-generation sequencing, experimental design, data analysis, protocol authorship, regulatory reporting (CLSI, ISO 13485), technical leadership, mentorship

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for the initiation, planning, development, troubleshooting, and validation of IVD oncology assays and kits; Lead team execution of formal IVD verification and validation protocols and regulatory reports; Manage and develop scientists through the design, execution, troubleshooting, analysis, and documentation of verification and validation studies; Author reports and present results, project updates, risks, mitigations, technology assessments, and technical roadmaps to colleagues, senior management, and leadership

Seniority

Staff, expanded technical leadership & mentorship