Field-Ready Molecular Diagnostics Lead Scientist

EvolDir; Bozeman (MT); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

On-site Bozeman

Generous benefits

Résumé du poste

EvolDir in Bozeman, MT is seeking 1–2 Molecular Applications Scientists to lead the design, optimization, and validation of field-ready molecular diagnostic assays. You will drive core R&D activities, supervise technical staff, and bridge lab-based development with practical field deployment in a fast-paced biotechnology startup.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or Master with relevant experience; hands-on development of molecular assays (PCR/qPCR), DNA/RNA extraction, and NGS workflows is expected.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's required with relevant field experience.
• Hands-on experience developing and troubleshooting molecular assays (PCR/qPCR, isothermal amplification).
• Experience with DNA/RNA extraction, NGS library prep, high-throughput sequencing workflows.

Responsabilités

• Lead design, optimization, and validation of field-ready molecular assays.
• Supervise, mentor, and train staff.
• Prepare validation reports for regulatory partners and external review.

Connaissances

Molecular biology

Genomics

Bioinformatics

PCR/qPCR

NGS workflows

Staff supervision

Lab documentation

Data analysis

Regulatory familiarity

Field deployment

Formation

PhD or Master's

Outils

Sequencing platforms

qPCR machines

Primer design

Bioinformatics pipelines

Description du poste

EvolDir in Bozeman, MT is seeking 1–2 Molecular Applications Scientists to lead the design, optimization, and validation of field-ready molecular diagnostic assays. You will drive core R&D activities, supervise technical staff, and bridge lab-based development with practical field deployment in a fast-paced biotechnology startup.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or Master with relevant experience; hands-on development of molecular assays (PCR/qPCR), DNA/RNA extraction, and NGS workflows is expected.