Staff Scientist R&D
Core
Lead the development and validation of molecular assays (cfDNA) for personalized healthcare diagnostics in a regulated clinical lab environment.
Role type
Staff Scientist (R&D, Assay Development)
Builds
New and innovative molecular assays for cell-free DNA testing
Domain
Healthcare diagnostics / Molecular biology / Genetic testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Molecular biology expertise, cfDNA assay development, NGS workflows (Illumina, PacBio), PCR techniques (qPCR, ddPCR, multiplex), automation of molecular workflows, project management, team leadership
Preferred skills
Bioinformatics tools, Python/R programming, JMP/Excel data analysis, US/EU regulatory compliance knowledge
Technologies
Illumina sequencing platforms, PacBio, JMP, Python, R, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead technical projects and timelines as a subject matter expert; Drive planning, design, execution, and reporting of feasibility, development, verification, and validation studies; Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to develop new assays; Communicate experimental data and findings to cross-functional teams; Manage scientists or research associates
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities