Lead Microbiology Scientist — Diagnostics & Genomics

Chromologic-LLC-5

Monrovia (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

ChromoLogic LLC is seeking a Senior Scientist, Microbiology, to lead diagnostic assay development across infectious diseases and cancer biomarkers. This role requires independent scientific leadership and hands-on expertise in molecular biology, microbial genomics, and translational research.

You will collaborate with bioinformaticians, clinicians, engineers, and external partners to drive target validation, grant-funded projects, and product development, while mentoring junior scientists and

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. required with minimum 3+ years postdoctoral/industry experience.
  • Expertise in microbiology and molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR/RT-ddPCR, culturing, metagenomics, and NGS workflows.
  • Strong publication, patent, or grant submission track record and ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, development, optimization, and validation of molecular, microbial, genomic, and cellular diagnostic assays for point-of-care and lab use.
  • Drive research programs in infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, cancer biomarkers, and host-pathogen interactions.
  • Design and execute complex experiments with NGS, metagenomics, and transcriptomics; interpret data to identify targets and biomarkers.

Skills

Genomic DNA extraction
RNA extraction
qPCR
RT-PCR
ddPCR
Microbial culture
Metagenomic analysis
NGS workflows
Nucleic acid assay development
Bioinformatics tools
Data interpretation

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology or related field

Tools

Regulatory & quality systems knowledge

Job description

ChromoLogic LLC is seeking a Senior Scientist, Microbiology, to lead diagnostic assay development across infectious diseases and cancer biomarkers. This role requires independent scientific leadership and hands-on expertise in molecular biology, microbial genomics, and translational research.

You will collaborate with bioinformaticians, clinicians, engineers, and external partners to drive target validation, grant-funded projects, and product development, while mentoring junior scientists and

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