Staff Scientist, Research (Oncology Diagnostics)
Core
Lead independent research and development of novel next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies for oncology diagnostics, advancing the company's diagnostic portfolio from ideation to prototype.
Role type
Staff Scientist, Industrial R&D (Molecular Biology/Genomics)
Builds
Novel NGS-based diagnostic assays and high-complexity sequencing methods
Domain
Oncology Diagnostics / Molecular Biology / Genomics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research
Required skills
NGS library preparation chemistry, complex experimental design (DOE), industrial R&D leadership, molecular biology/chemistry foundation, project management, technical reporting
Preferred skills
cfDNA or liquid biopsy assay development, NGS-based methylation detection, epigenomic workflows, statistical analysis (R, Python, JMP), bioinformatics workflows
Technologies
NGS, cfDNA, liquid biopsy, methylation detection, epigenomic workflows, R, Python, JMP, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead development of NGS-based diagnostic assays from feasibility through optimization; Define project goals and manage multiple project streams; Independently design and execute complex laboratory experiments; Coordinate cross-functional efforts with bioinformatics and data science teams; Mentor junior scientists; Author protocols and technical reports; Contribute to risk management and workflow improvement
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight