Senior Research Associate
Core
Develop and validate automated high-throughput NGS assays for IVD oncology products submitted to FDA and regulatory bodies.
Role type
Senior Research Associate (Assay Development & Verification)
Builds
Commercial single-site IVD CLIA laboratory assays for early cancer detection
Domain
Oncology diagnostics / Molecular biology / NGS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
NGS assay development, design control methods, nucleic acid extraction chemistry, PCR, hybrid capture technologies, high-throughput automated assays, liquid handler operation, regulated lab environment (CLIA/CAP), data analysis (JMP, Excel)
Preferred skills
Python or R coding, liquid handler programming, stability/guard banding study execution
Responsibilities
Design and execute moderate to high complexity experiments; implement technical projects and timelines; collaborate on assay specifications and quality metrics; write protocols, reports, and SOPs; plan and execute verification activities; identify areas for continuous improvement in production workflows.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
