NGS Innovation Scientist: New Assay Development

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a scientist to lead the development and introduction of new NGS service offerings, working closely with internal and external stakeholders. The role involves hands-on lab work, data analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a GxP environment.

You will mentor staff, contribute to DOE-driven projects, and help advance NGS applications in biosafety testing across collaborative teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. preferred in molecular biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on laboratory experience with NGS and assay development in industry.
• Alternative: Bachelor’s/Master with 7–10 years hands-on NGS experience.
• DOE experience desired; strong bioinformatics data analysis skills a plus.
• Experience with programming languages (Perl, Python, R) a plus.
• GxP environment and supervising staff in a commercial lab desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute scientific and technical expertise for new NGS applications.
• Evaluate trends and advances in NGS and related bioinformatics.
• Act as scientific resource for development and operations teams.
• Design, develop, optimize, and introduce new NGS services; hands-on lab work.
• Provide project-specific bioinformatics support and data analysis.
• Ensure testing aligns with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records for assay development and study integrity.
• Write technical reports and present data to advance organization reputation.
• Participate in consortia, conferences, and audits; drive quality improvement.
• Mentor and coach team members; support other duties as assigned.

Skills

NGS experience

Bioinformatics tools

Programming (Perl, Python, R)

DOE (Design of Experiments)

GxP/regulatory awareness

Staff supervision

Education

Ph.D. in molecular biology/biotechnology/bioinformatics

Bachelor’s or Master with 7–10 years NGS experience

Tools

Bioinformatics software

NGS platforms

Job description

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a scientist to lead the development and introduction of new NGS service offerings, working closely with internal and external stakeholders. The role involves hands-on lab work, data analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a GxP environment.

You will mentor staff, contribute to DOE-driven projects, and help advance NGS applications in biosafety testing across collaborative teams and external partners.