CareerPlan

Senior Research Associate, Assay Development (Contract)

Palo Alto, CAContract2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop and validate next-generation sequencing (NGS) assays for early cancer detection from concept through commercial launch.

Role type

Senior Research Associate (Assay Development)

Builds

NGS-based laboratory tests for early cancer detection

Domain

Life sciences / Oncology diagnostics

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

NGS assay development, nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, high-throughput manual lab techniques, GLP compliance, regulatory documentation

Preferred skills

Automated liquid handling, Python/R programming, statistical software, regulated environment experience (CLIA/CAP/FDA)