Product Developer, Oncogenetics & Cancer Diagnostics

MRC Holland; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays: 28 days per year

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Public transport reimbursement

Sports reimbursement

Yoga classes or chair massage

Job summary

MRC Holland in Amsterdam is seeking a driven Product Developer - Oncogenetics to translate clinically relevant cancer biomarkers into robust diagnostic products. You will design and test (digital)MLPA assays to help labs gain deeper insights into cancer genomes.

You will collaborate with Research, QC, RA, Bioinformatics, Software, and QA to bring new assays from concept to market, write product documentation, and contribute to data analysis and regulatory processes.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Genetics, Cancer Biology, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in the field, preferably hands-on with NGS/arrayCGH/molecular genetics.
• Strong background in cancer (epi)genetics and/or human genetics.

Responsibilities

• Designing, evaluating, and optimizing (digital)MLPA probes and assays.
• Conducting literature reviews and database research to support product development.
• Performing experiments, quality testing, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Processing, interpreting, and documenting experimental results.
• Conducting and supporting internal and external validation studies and proof-of-concept studies.
• Writing product documentation, instructions for use (IFUs), and scientific content.
• Contributing to the development and validation of software tools for (digital)MLPA data analysis.
• Contributing to quality assurance processes and regulatory compliance.
• Sharing expertise by supporting and training colleagues and trainees.

Education

MSc or PhD in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Genetics, Cancer Biology, or a related field

Job description

MRC Holland in Amsterdam is seeking a driven Product Developer - Oncogenetics to translate clinically relevant cancer biomarkers into robust diagnostic products. You will design and test (digital)MLPA assays to help labs gain deeper insights into cancer genomes.

You will collaborate with Research, QC, RA, Bioinformatics, Software, and QA to bring new assays from concept to market, write product documentation, and contribute to data analysis and regulatory processes.