Molecular Biology Researcher

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development of new products and assays for NGS applications. They will work closely with the bioinformatic scientists and software engineers to ensure the success of projects.

• PhD degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field with 5+ years industry experience in developing NGS based assays from concept to commercialization.
• Experience with reagent formulation and assay workflow design and optimization required.
• Experience in NGS applications required.
• Knowledge of DOE, Critical Parameter Management, or Statistical methods highly desirable.
• Solid skills in document writing; development of reports, plans, work instructions, technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing required.
• Comfortable in a role of technical leader for a project, willingness to direct and manage team members as well as function as an individual contributor to the team.
• Willing to analyze results from both the perspective of product development and requirements for robust products and the perspective of the customer in terms of the application of the products.
• Ability to perform independent research of publications and patents for input into project and assay design.