Lead Lab Clinical Research Scientist—Molecular Assay & QA

castlebiosciences; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential 20%

PTO 20 days + 10 holidays

401(k) match up to 6%

Health plan + HSA

Stock grant on hire

Job summary

Castle Biosciences in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Clinical Research Scientist to lead assay development, validation, and implementation in a high‑complexity clinical laboratory. You will drive QA, SOPs, instrument verification, and regulatory compliance (CLIA/CAP) while collaborating across teams to support clinical research and operations.

The role requires strong molecular techniques expertise, data analysis skills, and independent problem solving; this exempt, Monday–Friday position in our Phoenix

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Life Science, Biology, or Clinical Laboratory Science with 4–7 years' research/development, or Master's with 3–5 years, or Ph.D. with 1–2 years.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration, and independent thought.
• Minimum 4 years laboratory experience in high‑complexity testing plus QA training or 2 years clinical QA experience.
• Experience with molecular techniques, digital imaging, multiplex immunolabeling, digital pathology, image analysis or processing, bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Lead assay development, validation, and implementation in a high‑complexity clinical lab.
• Oversee sample analysis, QA, and regulatory compliance (CLIA/CAP).
• Support lab operations through SOPs, instrument verification, and technical leadership.

Skills

Molecular techniques

Data analysis

Quality assurance

SOP development

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance (CLIA/CAP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Science or Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

Instrument verification

Digital imaging

Bioinformatics/computational biology

Job description

Castle Biosciences in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Clinical Research Scientist to lead assay development, validation, and implementation in a high‑complexity clinical laboratory. You will drive QA, SOPs, instrument verification, and regulatory compliance (CLIA/CAP) while collaborating across teams to support clinical research and operations.

The role requires strong molecular techniques expertise, data analysis skills, and independent problem solving; this exempt, Monday–Friday position in our Phoenix