Lead Genomic Scientist - NGS Oncology & Data Analysis

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Lead Genomic Scientist to mentor the Genomic team and establish NGS-based oncology testing protocols. You will validate assays, ensure CLIA/CAP compliance, and train junior scientists while managing workflows and data analysis.

The role requires a doctoral degree with 3–5 years of genomic lab experience, coding skills in R/Python/Matlab, and strong communication abilities for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in biochemistry, immunology, molecular science or a related field.
• 3–5 years molecular/genomic lab experience including DNA/RNA extraction, library prep and NGS analysis.
• Some coding knowledge in R, Matlab, and/or Python.
• Ability to work in teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Independently define and plan project goals and design experiments.
• Lead the team to design, validate and implement NGS-based assays for oncology diagnosis.
• Write and submit validation plans, validation summaries and SOPs for review.
• Provide training to junior scientists on molecular assays and instrument maintenance.
• Supervise daily laboratory operations and optimize workflows.
• Analyze acquired genomic data and prepare reports for secondary review.
• Maintain accurate lab records, quality control, and inventory management.

Skills

Mentor team

Communication skills

Technical writing

Problem solving

Education

Doctoral degree in biochemistry/immunology/genomics

Tools

R

Python

Matlab

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Lead Genomic Scientist to mentor the Genomic team and establish NGS-based oncology testing protocols. You will validate assays, ensure CLIA/CAP compliance, and train junior scientists while managing workflows and data analysis.

The role requires a doctoral degree with 3–5 years of genomic lab experience, coding skills in R/Python/Matlab, and strong communication abilities for cross-functional collaboration.