Laboratory Systems Scientist

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Foresight Diagnostics in Boulder, CO is seeking a Laboratory Systems Scientist to advance laboratory operations infrastructure as a technical SME. You will develop, validate, and implement software and automation to support molecular diagnostics workflows, including NGS, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine user requirements.

You will design validation plans, execute testing, analyze data, and author SOPs and training materials to sustain high performance in a regulated

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant laboratory experience or 2+ years with MS/PhD.
• Experience with molecular biology workflows, particularly NGS.
• Familiarity with validation processes and laboratory software.
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and validate laboratory software and automation solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine user requirements.
• Design validation plans, execute testing, analyze data, and author SOPs.
• Create training materials to maintain high laboratory performance.
• Support automation development, process improvements, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain wet lab proficiency when necessary.

Skills

NGS workflows

LIMS

FreezerPro

GxP

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

SOPs & training

Education

MS/PhD in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical sciences

Tools

LIMS

FreezerPro

Validation tools

Job description

Role

Role: Laboratory Systems Scientist supporting laboratory operations infrastructure as a technical SME within Foresight Diagnostics, a molecular diagnostics company focused on non-invasive cancer detection. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and validating laboratory software and automation solutions; collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine user requirements; and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH). The role involves designing validation plans, executing testing, analyzing data, and authoring SOPs and training materials to maintain high laboratory performance. It also entails supporting automation development, process improvements, and equipment maintenance programs, alongside maintaining wet lab proficiency when necessary.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and validating laboratory software and automation solutions; collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine user requirements; and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH). The role involves designing validation plans, executing testing, analyzing data, and authoring SOPs and training materials to maintain high laboratory performance. It also entails supporting automation development, process improvements, and equipment maintenance programs, alongside maintaining wet lab proficiency when necessary.

Requirements

4+ years of relevant laboratory experience or 2+ years with an MS/PhD in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical sciences; experience with molecular biology workflows, particularly NGS; familiarity with validation processes, laboratory software (LIMS, FreezerPro), and GxP environments; strong problem-solving, data analysis, and communication skills.

Preferred

agile methodologies and cross-disciplinary collaboration experience.

High-Value

focus on molecular diagnostics, liquid biopsy technologies, regulated clinical lab environment, validation and automation expertise, and lab software tools.

Work setup

On-site Boulder, CO, with flexible hours to accommodate critical deliverables.