Lead Microbiology Scientist for Diagnostics & Genomics

ChromoLogic; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

R&D initiative opportunities

Job summary

ChromoLogic is seeking a Senior Scientist, Microbiology to lead diagnostic assay development and translational research across infectious diseases and cancer biomarkers. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams and drive programs from concept to validation, leveraging NGS, metagenomics, and host-pathogen biology.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. with 3+ years postdoctoral/industry experience and a strong publication record, plus expertise in molecular biology, NGS, and bioinformatics.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field.
• 3+ years postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.
• Expertise in molecular biology and microbiology techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR/ddPCR, culture, metagenomics, and NGS workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, validation of molecular/microbial diagnostic assays.
• Advance research on infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, cancer biomarkers, and host-pathogen biology.
• Design/execute complex experiments (NGS, metagenomics, transcriptomics).
• Mentor junior scientists and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Genomic DNA/RNA extraction

qPCR/RT-ddPCR

Microbial culture & characterization

Metagenomics & microbiome analysis

NGS workflows

Nucleic acid assay development

Bioinformatics tools

Experimental design & troubleshooting

Scientific writing & publications

Collaborative multidisciplinary work

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology or related field

Tools

Next-Generation Sequencing platforms

Regulatory/quality systems knowledge

Job description

ChromoLogic is seeking a Senior Scientist, Microbiology to lead diagnostic assay development and translational research across infectious diseases and cancer biomarkers. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams and drive programs from concept to validation, leveraging NGS, metagenomics, and host-pathogen biology.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. with 3+ years postdoctoral/industry experience and a strong publication record, plus expertise in molecular biology, NGS, and bioinformatics.