Principal Developer - Next Generation Sequencing - Translational Research, Innovation & Test Development Office (TRITDO)

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

9d•$85,467 - $128,252

About The Position

This role serves as a division/departmental test development/innovation platform leader, responsible for developing, innovating, evaluating, and implementing novel tests, methodologies, technologies, or products for the laboratory under the guidance of laboratory directors and senior principal developers. The position involves supporting multiple projects across the division/department, improving existing methods, and implementing novel technology. The leader will also participate in cross-departmental teams, including Bioinformatics and IT, to provide recommendations on novel laboratory equipment, instrumentation, procedures, and software/hardware. Additionally, this role includes mentoring test development/innovation staff. This position requires a two-year commitment and is not eligible for visa sponsorship or F-1 STEM OPT extension.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science (CLS/MLS), medical technology (MT), chemistry, biological science from an accredited institution or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in addition to a certificate in MLS.
Six years of relevant laboratory experience; or a Master's degree from an accredited institution in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology and four years of relevant laboratory experience; or a Doctoral degree in chemistry or a biological science and two years of relevant laboratory experience.
A HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree.
Other clinical laboratory specialty certificates will be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, organization, and efficiency while exercising sound judgment, decision-making, and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Proven ability to interpret and apply scientific literature, reference materials, and existing methodologies to develop and implement innovative laboratory methods, processes, or products.
Adaptable and flexible in managing multiple projects involving diverse technologies, platforms, and scientific disciplines.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and scientific expertise with comprehensive knowledge of laboratory procedures and best practices.
Extensive experience with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies, including assay development, optimization, validation, and data interpretation.
ASCP or other certification pertinent to the laboratory field may be required depending on the laboratory specialty and prevailing regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or Doctoral (PhD) degree from an accredited institution in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology preferred.
Test development/innovation leader for multiple complex cross-area projects.

Responsibilities

Develops, innovates, evaluates, and implements novel/new tests, methodologies, technologies, or products for the laboratory.
Provides test development/innovation platform leadership for multiple projects across the division/department.
Responsible for improvement of existing methods or implementation of novel technology of proven validity.
Participates on cross-departmental teams, including Bioinformatics and IT, to create final recommendations for laboratory directors and supervisors regarding novel laboratory equipment, instrumentation, procedures, and computer software and hardware.
Serves as a test development/innovation platform leader and mentor for test development/innovation staff.