What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Molecular Biologist position at PinkDx, Inc.?
About PinkDx, Inc.
PinkDx, Inc. aims to revolutionize the diagnostic process for women with vague symptoms that could signal a gynecological cancer. Our goal is to replace invasive, painful diagnostic procedures and reduce the significant delays women and their doctors often face in obtaining answers.
We are 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.
About the Job
We are hiring a Scientist I, Product Development to be part of our Product Development Team. This position will involve developing NGS-based molecular diagnostic assays for use in clinical labs in collaboration with cross-functional groups. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in molecular biology and molecular genetic analysis technologies.
- 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.
- Executing experiments to enable novel molecular diagnostic assays with supervision.
- Faithfully executing SOPs and accurately recording experimental methods, materials and results.
- Analyzing experimental results and drawing conclusions based on molecular biology principles.
- Preparing written reports and presentations summarizing experimental results and presenting to the R&D team.
- Supporting research documentation, including reports, protocols and template worksheets as needed.
- Supporting routine lab operations, including ordering, equipment maintenance and safety inspection as needed.
- Conducting activities within internal and external guidelines and regulations.
- A proactive, solution-oriented 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.
