Sr. Scientist

Lancesoft; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a PhD-level scientist to design, set up and run complex molecular diagnostic experiments (PCR/qPCR) and validate assays for infectious diseases. You will drive data collection, analysis and interpretation to support project goals and senior scientific teams.

The role emphasizes feasibility studies, method optimization, and providing technical guidance to junior colleagues in a BSL-2 environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biological Science with 2+ years of industry or academic experience.
• Lead feasibility, optimization, verification and validation of molecular diagnostic assays targeting human pathogens.
• Experience with microorganisms involved in infectious diseases.
• Ability to balance multiple studies and synthesize large datasets (PCR/qPCR, Sanger sequencing).
• Experience in nucleic acid extraction/purification and handling clinical specimens in a BSL-2 environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, set up and execute complex experiments, including data collection, summary, and critical analysis to meet project, department, and company objectives.
• Provide data-driven direction and guidance to junior scientific colleagues.
• Perform rigorous analytical studies to demonstrate technical feasibility of complex assays.

Skills

PCR/qPCR

Data analysis

Experimental design

Nucleic acid extraction

BSL-2 practices

Education

PhD in Biological Science

Tools

qPCR instruments

Sanger sequencing

Job description

Location: Sunnyvale, CA94089

Duration: 12 months contract with possible extension

In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Design, set up and execute complex experiments including data collection, summary, and critical analysis to meet project, department, and company objectives. Apply analytical problem-solving skills and strategies for the development of complex in vitro diagnostic real time PCR and RT-PCR tests for infectious diseases. Perform rigorous analytical studies required to demonstrate technical feasibility of complex assays. Provide data driven direction and guidance to junior scientific colleagues.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• PhD in a Biological Science field (e.G. Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemistry, or a related field) with 2+ years of industry related experience or academic equivalent.
• Spearhead feasibility, optimization, verification and validation of molecular diagnostic assays targeting human pathogens. Experience working with microorganisms involved in infectious diseases.
• Ability to balance multiple studies and priorities at the same time with experience in synthesizing and interpreting large-scale experimental data (PCR/qPCR, sanger sequencing).
• Experience in performing nucleic acid extraction/purification, handling microbiological and clinical specimens, and working in a BSL-2 environment.