Senior Genomics Assay Scientist – Onsite Brisbane, CA

Freenome; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Freenome is seeking a Senior Research Associate in Brisbane, California, to grow their Genomics Assay Development team. The role involves developing assay technologies for early cancer detection using next-generation sequencing. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or genetics, with at least 4 years of experience in the life sciences. Responsibilities include experimental design, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Join Freenome in making a significant impact on cancer diagnostics.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in life sciences, preferably in clinical diagnostics.
• Experience executing IVD assays in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Hands-on experience in NGS based assay development.
• Ability to manually pipette with high confidence and precision.
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize assay technologies for NGS.
• Conduct mission-critical experiments to characterize assay performance.
• Analyze data and communicate results cross-functionally.
• Collaborate with engineering and clinical laboratory members.

Skills

Molecular biology

Nucleic-acid biochemistry

Next-generation sequencing

Data analysis

Technical troubleshooting

Experiment design and execution

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics or a related field

Job description

Freenome is seeking a Senior Research Associate in Brisbane, California, to grow their Genomics Assay Development team. The role involves developing assay technologies for early cancer detection using next-generation sequencing. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or genetics, with at least 4 years of experience in the life sciences. Responsibilities include experimental design, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Join Freenome in making a significant impact on cancer diagnostics.