Sr. Scientist

Role: Senior Scientist leading development of NGS-based minimal residual disease (MRD) assays for oncology diagnostics, from concept through clinical laboratory implementation. Responsibilities: design and optimize workflows suitable for clinical use, develop automation, conduct feasibility and verification studies, author regulatory documentation, and troubleshoot complex technical challenges in cancer genomics, ctDNA, and liquid biopsy assays. Collaborate cross-functionally with Bioinformatics, Data Science, Operations, and Regulatory teams; support technology transfer and assay commercialization; mentor lab personnel. Requirements: PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Biochemistry; 6-7 years post-doctoral/industry experience in NGS assay development, with strong background in cancer genomics, liquid biopsy, and regulatory environment (CAP/CLIA). Expertise in assay chemistry, automation, and clinical sample matrices (blood, tissue, FFPE). Proficiency in genomic data analysis using R, Python, JMP. Preferred: experience developing MRD or liquid biopsy diagnostics and working under design control in regulated settings. High-value: oncology, NGS assay development, clinical diagnostics, liquid biopsy, ctDNA, regulatory compliance, product development. Work setup: not specified.