Senior Scientist, Multiomics Assay Development

Delfidiagnostics; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DELFI Diagnostics, Inc. is seeking an experienced assay development scientist to advance multiomics and cfDNA-based diagnostics for early cancer detection. You will design, execute, and document analytical validation studies under a Design Control framework, collaborating with QA, regulatory, and R&D teams.

The role requires hands-on NGS work and close interaction with cross-functional partners. The position is on-site five days a week when laboratory activities are required, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or equivalent with strong molecular biology/NGS background.
• 2+ years in molecular/genomic assay development or related field.
• Experience designing experiments and interpreting data for regulated products.
• Knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IVDR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize multiomics assays for IVD applications.
• Conduct analytical validation studies and document protocols and reports.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, and regulatory teams to ensure design control compliance.
• Contribute to PMA submissions and data summaries for design reviews.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and ensure robust data-driven decisions.
• Maintain onsite presence as required for lab work five days a week.

Skills

NGS assay development

Molecular biology

Design of experiments

DOE

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Doctoral degree in Molecular Biology

Tools

Illumina sequencing

qPCR

Job description

DELFI Diagnostics, Inc. is seeking an experienced assay development scientist to advance multiomics and cfDNA-based diagnostics for early cancer detection. You will design, execute, and document analytical validation studies under a Design Control framework, collaborating with QA, regulatory, and R&D teams.

The role requires hands-on NGS work and close interaction with cross-functional partners. The position is on-site five days a week when laboratory activities are required, with opportunities