Staff Scientist, Single-Cell Multiomics Product Development

BD; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a senior scientist in Milpitas, CA to lead assay development for the Rhapsody platform, driving feasibility studies, QC development, verification and validation, and tech transfer. You will collaborate with wet lab and bioinformatics teams as well as commercial partners to advance high-quality products.

The role requires a doctoral degree with 8+ years of research experience (5+ in industry), strong RNA-seq/NGS expertise, and proficiency with FFPE samples, in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
• 8+ years of research experience, including 5+ years of industry experience in a related field.
• Extensive experience with RNA-seq and other next-generation sequencing techniques, including library preparation, sequencing, and data analysis.
• Experience with genomic assays using FFPE samples.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop assay products, critically analyze data, and maintain excellent experimental records.

Responsibilities

• Lead assay development tasks to launch high-quality products for the BD Rhapsody platform, including feasibility studies, process and QC development, optimization, Verification & Validation, and tech transfer support
• Drive the development work in collaboration with wet lab scientists, bioinformatics scientists, commercial and operational partners
• Design and perform hands-on experiments to achieve development objectives
• Independently analyze and interpret single-cell genomics data and present results to cross-functional teams
• Compile analyses and develop protocols, technical notes, posters, and presentations showcasing Rhapsody platform performance
• Provide scientific expertise to optimize current products and support the development of new product applications

Skills

RNA-seq/NGS techniques

FFPE sample handling

Assay/product development

Data analysis

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Doctoral degree in molecular biology/biochem/biomedical sciences

Job description

BD is seeking a senior scientist in Milpitas, CA to lead assay development for the Rhapsody platform, driving feasibility studies, QC development, verification and validation, and tech transfer. You will collaborate with wet lab and bioinformatics teams as well as commercial partners to advance high-quality products.

The role requires a doctoral degree with 8+ years of research experience (5+ in industry), strong RNA-seq/NGS expertise, and proficiency with FFPE samples, in a fast-paced setting.