Lead Genomic Scientist - Oncology NGS Lab Lead

Veterans in Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking a Lead Genomic Scientist to mentor the Genomic team and establish testing, data analysis and reporting protocols for acquired genomic data. The role involves validating genomic assay protocols, ensuring CLIA and CAP compliance, and producing precise, reproducible results.

The candidate will supervise operations, train junior scientists, perform NGS data analysis, and contribute to quality control, documentation and inventory

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in biochemistry, immunology, molecular science or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years molecular or genomic lab experience including DNA/RNA extraction, library preparation and NGS analysis. Some coding knowledge of either R, Matlab, and/or python.
• The ability to work in teams and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently define and plan project goals and design experiments. Lead the team to design, validate and implement NGS-based assays for oncology laboratory diagnosis.
• Responsible to write and submit validation plan, validation summary and standard operation procedures for review and approval.
• Provide technical support and training to junior lab scientists to perform molecular assays and routine instrument maintenance in compliance with CLIA and safety requirements.
• Supervise daily laboratory operation and optimize laboratory workflow for efficient use of time.
• Provide technical resources to team for any operation and instrumentation issue.
• Initiate new technology improvement and quality assurance projects to improve performance and services.
• Conduct competency assessment of the team in compliance with CLIA regulations.
• Analyze acquired genomic data and prepare report for subsequent secondary review and release following the verification by the bioinformatician and/or molecular director.
• Responsible in quality control, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate lab records and documentation of quality control and quality assurance.
• Manage inventory of supplies and reagents to ensure availability and proper storage.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Doctoral degree in biochemistry, immunology, molecular science or related field

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking a Lead Genomic Scientist to mentor the Genomic team and establish testing, data analysis and reporting protocols for acquired genomic data. The role involves validating genomic assay protocols, ensuring CLIA and CAP compliance, and producing precise, reproducible results.

The candidate will supervise operations, train junior scientists, perform NGS data analysis, and contribute to quality control, documentation and inventory