MRD NGS Scientist I for Diagnostics & Assay Dev

Socket.dev; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Inclusive workplace

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

Veracyte, a global diagnostics company, seeks a Scientist I in South San Francisco to advance MRD assays from concept to clinical laboratory implementation. The role focuses on executing experimental studies, optimizing workflows, automation, and validation readiness in a fast-paced, lab-based setting.

You will apply molecular biology and NGS knowledge, contribute to cross-functional teams, and generate rigorous data while adhering to design control and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a related field is required.
• 3+ years of relevant industry or postdoctoral experience in molecular diagnostics.
• Hands-on experience with NGS-based molecular biology techniques (library prep) and analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Support development, optimization, verification, and transfer of NGS-based MRD assays from feasibility to clinical lab implementation.
• Perform feasibility, characterization, optimization, and pre-validation studies for assay development.
• Prepare and characterize clinical and contrived samples for development and validation activities.
• Collaborate on experimental design, study planning, and data analysis with senior scientists and leads.
• Generate high-quality laboratory data and maintain documentation per design controls and quality systems.
• Contribute to SOPs, protocols, and reports supporting product development.
• Assist in automation and high-throughput workflow optimization.
• Troubleshoot and implement improvements in molecular biology workflows.
• Collaborate across Bioinformatics, Data Science, Operations, and Regulatory teams to advance development objectives.

Skills

Molecular biology

NGS workflows

Experimental design

Data interpretation

Education

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, or related field

Tools

Tapestation

Fragment analysis

qPCR

Fluorescence‑based quantification

Job description

Veracyte, a global diagnostics company, seeks a Scientist I in South San Francisco to advance MRD assays from concept to clinical laboratory implementation. The role focuses on executing experimental studies, optimizing workflows, automation, and validation readiness in a fast-paced, lab-based setting.

You will apply molecular biology and NGS knowledge, contribute to cross-functional teams, and generate rigorous data while adhering to design control and quality requirements.