Lead Scientist – Single-Cell Multiomics & Assay Development

bdx; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation in Milpitas, CA, is seeking a senior molecular biologist to lead assay development for the BD Rhapsody platform, with emphasis on feasibility studies, QC development, verification, validation, and tech transfer support.

You will collaborate with wet lab scientists and bioinformatics teams, analyze single-cell genomics data, develop protocols, and present results to cross-functional teams to advance product applications in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or related field.
• 8+ years of research experience, including 5+ years of industry experience
• Extensive experience with RNA-seq and other next-generation sequencing techniques, including library preparation, sequencing, and data analysis
• Experience with genomic assays using FFPE (formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded) samples
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop assay products, critically analyze data, and maintain excellent experimental records

Responsibilities

• Lead assay development tasks to launch high-quality products for the BD Rhapsody™ platform, including feasibility studies, process and QC development, optimization, Verification & Validation, and tech transfer support
• Drive the development work in collaboration with wet lab scientists, bioinformatics scientists, commercial and operational partners
• Design and perform hands-on experiments to achieve development objectives
• Independently analyze and interpret single-cell genomics data and present results to cross-functional teams
• Compile analyses and develop protocols, technical notes, posters, and presentations showcasing Rhapsody platform performance
• Provide scientific expertise to optimize current products and support the development of new product applications

Skills

RNA-seq expertise

Single-cell genomics

Data analysis

Science communication

Education

Doctoral degree in molecular biology/biochemistry/biomedical sciences

Job description

Waters Corporation in Milpitas, CA, is seeking a senior molecular biologist to lead assay development for the BD Rhapsody platform, with emphasis on feasibility studies, QC development, verification, validation, and tech transfer support.

You will collaborate with wet lab scientists and bioinformatics teams, analyze single-cell genomics data, develop protocols, and present results to cross-functional teams to advance product applications in a fast-paced environment.