Principal NGS Innovation & Test Development Lead

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a division/departmental leader to guide test development and innovation across multiple projects in a high‑volume lab setting. The role requires expertise in modern laboratory methods, data interpretation, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

This senior position emphasizes independent initiative, project leadership, and the ability to apply scientific literature to implement novel laboratory technologies, while mentoring junior staff on diverse platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science or related field with certification.
• Six years of lab experience or advanced degree with experience.
• Master's/PhD preferred in chemical/biological/clinical lab science.

Responsibilities

• Lead test development and innovation across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with Bioinformatics and IT to evaluate novel tech and methods.
• Mentor test development staff and drive cross‑department initiatives.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Literature interpretation

Project management

Analytical thinking

NGS experience

Education

Bachelor's in CLS/MLS/MT/biological sciences

Master's or Doctoral degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

Mayo Clinic is seeking a division/departmental leader to guide test development and innovation across multiple projects in a high‑volume lab setting. The role requires expertise in modern laboratory methods, data interpretation, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

This senior position emphasizes independent initiative, project leadership, and the ability to apply scientific literature to implement novel laboratory technologies, while mentoring junior staff on diverse platforms.