Scientist / Senior Scientist, NGS Assay Development

Direct Hire Full-Time Role

Salary Range: $120,000 - $170,000 per year

Location: Pleasanton, CA - Onsite Role

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated NGS Assay Development Scientist to join a stealth-mode biotech startup! The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Genomics or a related field and 2-5 years or more of industry experience developing DNA-based assays. This role requires hands-on laboratory work at the bench, data analysis skills, and a willingness to be in the lab onsite in Pleasanton.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize DNA-based assays, explicitly focusing on Next Generation Sequencing
• Perform hands-on laboratory work and assay development (~50% benchwork)
• Help train and manage more junior-level RAs and researchers
• Generate and analyze sequencing data using pre-existing NGS data analysis tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance research projects and achieve company objectives
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new NGS tools, assays, and methodologies

Requirements and Qualifications:

• PhD in Genomics or relevant field required (preferably from a top Genomics institute)
• 2-5 years of industry experience developing DNA-based assays
• Extensive experience in NGS assay development, not just using NGS
• Experience publishing papers in a DNA-related domain (ideally as first author)
• Strong willingness to work hands-on in the lab for the next 1-2 years
• Proficiency in data analysis and familiarity with NGS data analysis tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a smaller stealth-mode research environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Skills:

• Basic coding skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages are a big plus
• Experience or knowledge within Spatial Genomics is a huge plus
• Experience managing and mentoring research assistants

Bayside Solutions, Inc. may collect your personal information during the position application process. Please reference Bayside Solutions, Inc.'s CCPA Privacy Policy at www.baysidesolutions.com. Desired Skills and Experience Genomics, DNA-based assays, NGS, NGS assay development, data analysis, benchwork, Python, MATLAB, Spatial Genomics