Senior Scientist II/Principal Scientist, Sequencing Technologies
Core
Lead the vision, development, and expansion of sequencing capabilities to accelerate discovery, platform development, and product advancement for RNA-based agricultural technologies.
Role type
Senior/Principal Scientist, Sequencing Technologies
Builds
Next-generation sequencing platforms and assays for genome, transcriptome, and regulatory RNA characterization
Domain
Agricultural biotechnology / Sequencing technologies
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Sequencing strategy definition, assay development, emerging technology evaluation, core operations management, throughput optimization, automation, cross-functional collaboration, scientific mentorship, external collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with short-read, long-read, and nanopore sequencing, library creation, unit economics optimization
Technologies
Short-read sequencing, long-read sequencing, nanopore sequencing, library creation tools
Responsibilities
Define and execute an integrated sequencing strategy leveraging multiple technologies; Conceive and implement innovative sequencing applications; Evaluate and implement emerging sequencing technologies; Own the sequencing function and core operations; Drive continuous improvements in throughput, turnaround time, and automation; Partner with Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, and AI/ML teams; Mentor scientists and develop technical talent; Drive external collaborations and represent sequencing capabilities; Communicate scientific strategy to senior leadership
Seniority
Senior/Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership