Molecular Scientist II

NeoGenomics Laboratories; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition reimbursement

16 days paid time off plus holidays

Job summary

NeoGenomics Laboratories is seeking a Scientist II to design, develop, and optimize molecular assays, ensuring operational sustainability and compliance with quality standards. With a focus on oncology clinical trials, you will work in a dynamic environment with professional growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in molecular biology and a strong understanding of laboratory techniques. Join NeoGenomics to be part of a mission-driven team improving patient care through innovative scientific work.

Qualifications

• 14+ years experience with B.S. or 8+ with M.S.
• Familiarity with CAP/CLIA requirements.
• Proficiency in Core Responsibilities of a Scientist role.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute applications for molecular assays.
• Develop and optimize assays including NGS and immunoassays.
• Mentor laboratory technologists and analyze data for management.

Skills

Molecular assays

Sanger Sequencing

PCR-based methodologies

Immunoassays

Education

B.S. or Masters in life, physical, or computer science

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Flow Cytometry

Next Generation Sequencing

Job description

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!

NeoGenomics is looking for a Scientist II who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics: As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose-driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

Position Summary

The Scientist works under general supervision and is responsible for conducting scientific experiments/processes leading to the successful completion of client projects and company projects including the development of high value, proprietary research or diagnostic products, new methods and technology development. This role includes contributing to the establishment and maintenance of scalable molecular testing frameworks (including Sanger Sequencing) suitable for a Pharma Quality environment, ensuring documentation completeness, training readiness, and operational sustainability. The Scientist provides accurate and pertinent scientific data according to agreed methods, procedures, and techniques within the established project schedules. The Scientist performs either a greater number or more varied amount of complex or difficult tasks and assignments than the work performed by an Associate Scientist. The Scientist may also serve as the Project Manager for assigned projects or R&D initiatives, supervise project deliverables, manage the sample and data collection process, data monitoring, and all associated project manager tasks.

The Scientist II is expected to contribute to the design, development, optimization, transfer, validation, and lifecycle management of molecular and biomarker assays supporting oncology clinical trials and translational research programs. This includes sequencing-based technologies (Sanger Sequencing and Next Generation Sequencing), PCR-based methodologies (qPCR, RT-PCR, ddPCR), and immunoassay platforms. The Scientist coordinates with Operations, Quality, Bioinformatics, Pathology, and Commercial teams to ensure assays are scientifically sound, operationally scalable, and aligned with current and emerging oncology market needs.

This role may include the disciplines of biology, bioinformatics, engineering, software development, and other technical disciplines.

This is the intermediate level in the Scientist job category. Employees in this position perform a full range of procedures for assay and technology development including Molecular, IHC, Flow Cytometry, MultiOmyx, FISH, and Cytogenetics.

Core Responsibilities

• Under general supervision designs and executes applications within the modality areas
• Designs, develops, optimizes, and troubleshoots molecular assays including Sanger Sequencing, NGS, PCR-based assays, and immunoassays
• Authors development protocols, validation protocols, verification plans, validation reports, technical summaries, and risk assessments
• Develops and executes studies supporting analytical sensitivity, specificity, precision, reproducibility, robustness, and reportable range determination
• Maintains current knowledge of oncology biomarkers, companion diagnostics, MRD, liquid biopsy technologies, genomic profiling, and precision medicine trends
• Consistently and independently performs the more complex level of procedures and projects
• Provides technical guidance, mentors and supports laboratory technologists and associates in performing project experiments
• May represent the department on assigned project matters in a diverse range of settings, including with other departments, clients, audits, vendors, conferences
• Performs the literature review, assists with technical design of new project/product developments
• Supports project design, feasibility studies, execution of projects/daily operations, and release of results
• Analyzes and presents data to management team
• Provides support to research collaborations, clinical trials and other department projects
• Prepares high quality technical reports (including validation, verification, final project) and documentation including posters/papers, client presentations and technical content for marketing materials
• Supports the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of Sanger Sequencing workflows and other molecular techniques to ensure scalability, robustness, and alignment with Pharma Quality expectations
• Authors and maintains comprehensive documentation frameworks, including SOPs, work instructions, validation/verification documents, and training materials, ensuring all documentation gaps are identified and closed
• Supports development of training and competency frameworks that enable efficient onboarding, qualification, and sustained competency of laboratory staff
• Ensures molecular testing workflows are inspection‑ready and compliant with applicable GxP, CAP/CLIA, and internal quality system requirements
• Partners with Operations and Quality to ensure methods are transferable, scalable, and sustainable across current and future operational demands
• Responsible for scientific execution of assigned projects in accordance with pre‑defined client timelines and deliverables established in SOWs
• Assist with departmental budgeting and/or administrative efforts, as needed

Education and Experience

• B.S. or Masters in a life, physical or computer science with related experience required Ph.D. in a life, physical or computer science preferred
• Experience is based on educational requirements:
• 14+ years of experience with B.S.
• 8+ years of experiences with M.S./M.A.
• 2+ years of experience with Ph.D.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all Core Responsibilities of a Scientist role commensurate with the technical scientific expertise desired by the role
• Must be familiar with CAP/CLIA requirements and knowledgeable with the specialty requirements within those organizations
• Demonstrated experience developing and scaling molecular assays (including Sanger Sequencing) in a regulated or quality-driven environment
• Successfully designs and supports validation of sequencing, PCR-based, and immunoassay platforms for oncology-focused Pharma Services applications
• Authors high-quality development and validation documentation
• Demonstrates increasing scientific expertise in oncology biomarker testing and molecular diagnostics technologies
• Strong understanding of documentation requirements, training, and competency frameworks within a Pharma, clinical, or GxP-regulated laboratory
• Ability to balance scientific rigor, quality expectations, and operational timelines in a client facing environment
• Awareness of emerging technologies and ability to provide input on process improvements
• Solid understanding of laboratory and/or analytical techniques
• Ability to develop and deliver complex directions and scientific project plans
• Detail orientated with ability to capture and record complex scientific data accurately and reliably
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills and the ability to use software tools to produce high impact presentations of data
• Ability to problem solve independently and elevate problems appropriately in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards
• Must be able to work in a laboratory environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
• Good visual acuity including color perception required for certain departments

Travel

Limited, occasional conference attendance and client visits.