What are the responsibilities and job description for the Molecular Diagnostics Researcher position at PinkDx, Inc.?
About PinkDx, Inc.
PinkDx, Inc. is an early-stage company dedicated to addressing the medical problems that women uniquely face by applying sophisticated scientific approaches to resolve them and provide answers that have an immediate, positive impact on their lives. Our mission is to improve the diagnostic outcome for women who have vague symptoms that could signal a gynecological cancer.
The Company is focused on replacing invasive, painful diagnostic procedures and mitigating the significant delays women and their doctors often face in obtaining answers. We are developing solutions that will address a major market opportunity.
Our team of industry veterans has a great track record of success, and we are committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status.
About the Job
We are hiring a Scientist I, Product Development to be a key member of our Product Development Team. This position will be part of a team developing NGS-based molecular diagnostic assays for use in clinical labs in collaboration with cross-functional groups. The successful candidate will have solid knowledge in molecular biology and molecular genetic analysis technologies.
- We are seeking a PhD in Molecular Genetics or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- Solid knowledge of advanced molecular genetic analysis technologies, including nucleic acid extraction, qPCR and NGS analysis.
- Executes and interprets experiments enabling novel molecular diagnostic assays with supervision.
- Ensures faithful execution of SOPs and accurate and consistent recording of experimental methods, materials and results.
- Analyzes experimental results and forms conclusions based on molecular biology principles.
- Prepares written reports and presentations summarizing experimental results and presents to the R&D team.
- Supports research documentations, including reports, protocols and template worksheets as needed.
- Supports routine lab operations including ordering, equipment maintenance and safety inspection as needed.
- Ensures activities are conducted within internal and external guidelines and regulations.
- A proactive, solution-orientated mindset with excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to cross-functional teams.
- Experience executing molecular assays on automated liquid handling platforms is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint or equivalent required.
- Ability to multi-task as needed in a start-up environment.
