Research Scientist, Molecular Assay Development

NeoGenomics Laboratories; Aliso Viejo (CA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostics laboratory is seeking a Research Scientist specialized in molecular assay development. The position entails assay validation, project management, and data analysis while promoting career development. Join a team committed to improving patient care and driving innovations in cancer diagnostics.

Benefits

401k match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off starting with 16 days

Wellness courses

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. preferred; B.S. or M.S. required with related experience.
• Three or more years of lab experience in clinical diagnostic molecular assay development.
• Strong understanding of CAP/CLIA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex procedures for assay development independently.
• Leads project design and feasibility studies, managing laboratory technologists.
• Analyzes data and presents findings to management.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Data Analysis

Project Management

Presentation Skills

Education

Ph.D. in a life or physical science or M.D.

B.S. or M.S. in a life or physical science

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 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 Research Scientist to focus on Molecular assay development who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. This is a remote with a Monday – Friday day shift onsite in Aliso Viejo, CA.

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:

As a Research Scientist you will work under minimal supervision and consistently and accurately performs duties associated with assay development and validation. You may also serve as the Project Manager for assigned clinical research activities of R&D initiatives, supervise project deliverables, manage the sample and data collection process, data monitoring, and all associated project manager tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently and independently performs the more complex level of procedures for assay development
• Performs the literature review of new project developments
• Leads project design and feasibility studies
• Manages and directs laboratory technologists and associates in performing research experiments
• Analyzes and presents data to management team
  Writes validation reports of new tests and conducts the technical transfer to the Clinical Operations staff
• Must be familiar with CAP/CLIA requirements and knowledgeable with the specialty requirements within those organizations

Experience, Education and Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a life or physical science or M.D. preferred; B.S or M.S. in a life or physical science with related experience required
• Three or more years related laboratory experience in clinical diagnostic molecular assay development, cancer genomics and/or comprehensive genomic profiling required
• Experience with CLIA/CAP validation and reimbursement submission including MolDx
• Solid understanding of laboratory 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