NGS Assay Development Scientist I — High-Throughput

Fulgent-Therapeutics-1; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC in El Monte, CA is seeking an Assay Development Research Scientist I to design and scale high-sensitivity NGS-based tests from concept to commercial launch.

You will work in a collaborative, cross-functional team to optimize assays, troubleshoot sequencing instruments, and ensure quality control in a CLIA/CAP environment. A PhD or Master’s in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with genetics or molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA library prep and NGS.
• Basic understanding of bioinformatics.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, SOPs, and regulatory/safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated, high-throughput NGS-based genetic tests from concept to launch.
• Develop, test, and evaluate NGS technologies.
• Troubleshoot sequencing instruments and automation in a CLIA/CAP lab environment.
• Describe analyses and communicate results clearly to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate on panel design and quality control of algorithms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Team collaboration

Bioinformatics knowledge

Education

PhD or Master’s in Molecular Biology/Genetics

Tools

Illumina sequencing

Job description

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC in El Monte, CA is seeking an Assay Development Research Scientist I to design and scale high-sensitivity NGS-based tests from concept to commercial launch.

You will work in a collaborative, cross-functional team to optimize assays, troubleshoot sequencing instruments, and ensure quality control in a CLIA/CAP environment. A PhD or Master’s in a related field is required.