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Senior Scientist, Assay Development

Palo Alto, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design, develop, and optimize robust multiomics molecular diagnostic assays for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) applications for early cancer detection.

Role type

Senior Scientist, Assay Development

Builds

Regulated diagnostic products for early cancer detection

Domain

Healthcare diagnostics / Genomics / Liquid biopsies

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

NGS assay development, liquid biopsies, design of experiments (DOE), assay optimization, Design Control framework knowledge, analytical problem solving

Preferred skills

multiomics assays, cfDNA or fragmentomics-based assays, PMA submissions

Technologies

Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Responsibilities

Design and optimize assay/reagent/quality-control parameters; Execute analytical validation and design verification studies; Collaborate with R&D, Lab Operations, Biostatisticians, and Quality/Regulatory teams; Draft study protocols and reports; Contribute to FDA PMA submission packages; Prepare data summaries for design reviews; Provide technical guidance and mentorship to associate scientists

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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