Genomics Staff Scientist
Core
Oversee end-to-end NGS operations, lead team development of NGS workflows, and design multi-platform sequencing strategies to support discovery research and molecular assay development.
Role type
Staff Scientist (Technical Lead & People Manager)
Builds
Production NGS data, validated library prep protocols, and molecular assays for pet health diagnostics
Domain
Genomics / Veterinary Diagnostics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
NGS workflow design, Illumina/Nanopore instrument operation, library prep (WGS, amplicon, RNA-seq, single-cell), team leadership, SOP authoring, cross-functional collaboration, data QC interpretation
Preferred skills
Oncology NGS experience, PCR-based assay development, 10x Genomics single-cell sequencing, veterinary genomics applications
Technologies
Illumina (NovaSeq, NextSeq, MiSeq), Oxford Nanopore, FastQC, MultiQC, 10x Genomics
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end NGS operations ensuring high-quality data output; Lead NGS team in developing workflows for Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms; Design and execute multi-platform sequencing strategies; Lead troubleshooting for library prep failures and instrument issues; Serve as technical liaison between Genomics and bioinformatics partners; Author and maintain SOPs and technical reports; Evaluate emerging NGS technologies and reagent kits; Mentor scientists and research associates on NGS techniques
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management responsibilities
