03/20/2018
: Sr. Scientist (nucleic acid) in Pleasanton, CA
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Scientist will be a part of the assay development team focusing on developing NGS and other genomics technology based control and reference methods. This includes evaluation of new technologies and reagents.
QUALIFICATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES
Must have direct experience with nucleic acid (NA) based technologiesincluding NA extractions from tissue and blood samples, designing and optimizing primers and probes for multiplex PCR, real-time PCR and RT-PCR assays.
Must have experience relevant to the IVD assay development process.
Direct or indirect experience with NGS library prep, target enrichment, data analysis is highly desirable.
Basic understanding and knowledge of cancer biology and Genetics is a plus.
Designs, plans and executes assigned research and/or development-related experiments/projects utilizing established and innovative procedures.
Makes recommendations, and when appropriate, acts independently to resolve scientific problems encountered during experimental procedures to improve productivity of results.Ensures activities are consistent with project critical path, and responds appropriately to changing priorities.
Accurately and consistently records experimental methods, materials and results in electronic laboratory notebooks. Analyzes data, evaluates results, forms conclusions and implements/documents process improvements.Integrates previous and current results to determine next experimental steps and the impact of long-range project goals.
Participates in critical decision making that will impact project team(s) and/or broader organization. Inappropriate decisions may cause a delay in operations, a financial expense and/or customer dissatisfactions.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve difficult problems in creative ways by taking a new perspective on existing solutions, exploring and implementing new concepts and methodologies.
Presents findings at group or departmental meetings. Applies advanced technical writing skills to produce reports and documents.May assist in preparing summaries, memos, internal reports, presentations, manuscripts, etc.
Serves as a resource to other departments (e.g., Manufacturing/Operations, Quality, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Studies, and International Technical Services), provides timely response and follow-ups. Participates in the expeditious transfer of products and technologies by providing scientific knowledge and assistance.
REQUIREMENTS
Must have Bachelors degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Advanced degree in biological sciences preferred.
Required 5 years relevant industry experience, preferred 6 years and above.
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The Senior Scientist will be a part of the assay development team focusing on developing NGS and other genomics technology based control and reference methods. This includes evaluation of new technologies and reagents.
