Staff Scientist, R&D (Women's Health)

About this role

We are looking for an inquisitive and creative Staff Scientist to initiate, direct, and execute pre-product scientific research with an emphasis in Women’s Health. This Staff Scientist will investigate the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products and problem solving. The ideal candidate will have broad knowledge of state-of-the-art molecular biology principles, with hands-on experience in next-generation DNA/RNA sequencing, nucleic acid technologies, multiomics, molecular diagnostics development, and/or proteomics.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Contributes substantially and intellectually to research and development

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Independently leads projects to create and develop novel nucleic acid based diagnostic tests; including planning, feasibility testing, protocol development, and optimization

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Responsible for executing projects as per associated timelines and deliverables

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Thoroughly comprehends the objectives and vision of the work

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Develops plans, generates and advances new ideas

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Performs basic data analysis, including statistics

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Independently designs and executes moderate to high complexity experiments

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Coordinates the execution and analysis of effective experiments with statistics and bioinformatics teams

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Ability to work cross-functionally with statistics, bioinformatics, product development, and project management teams

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Documents research progress under a Quality Management System

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May manage Research Associates

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May work with partners and outside collaborators

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Communicates progress directly with colleagues and senior management

QUALIFICATIONS:

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Ph.D. in molecular biology or closely related field

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Minimum of 8 years of industry experience or 2 years of post-doctoral research + 6 years of industry experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

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Must have experience with designing, executing, and analyzing data on next generation sequencing (NGS) and DNA/RNA molecular biology experiments

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Experience developing tests in NIPT and/or liquid biopsy highly desirable

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Experience with nucleic acid technologies relating to PCR, multiplex PCR, qPCR, and digital droplet PCR.

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Multiomics, epigenetic/methylation, target enrichment, cfDNA/RNA experience is a plus.

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Experience in women’s health molecular diagnostics is highly desirable.

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Track record of originating, developing and productizing novel nucleic acid techniques and tests.