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

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

This role serves as a test development/innovation platform leader within the Translational Research, Innovation & Test Development Office (TRITDO). The position involves 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 leader will support multiple projects across the division/department, focusing on improving existing methods or implementing new, valid technologies. This role also entails collaborating with cross-departmental teams, including Bioinformatics and IT, to provide recommendations on laboratory equipment, instrumentation, procedures, and software/hardware. Additionally, the Principal Developer will mentor test development/innovation staff. Please note, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship and Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. A two-year commitment to this role is required.

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.
• Two year commitment to this role is required.

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 development/innovation support for multiple projects across the division/department.
• Responsible for improvement of existing methods or implementation of novel technology of proven validity.
• Leads cross-departmental teams, including Bioinformatics and IT, to create final recommendations for laboratory directors and supervisors in the evaluation of novel laboratory equipment, instrumentation, procedures, and computer software and hardware.
• Serves as a mentor for test development/innovation staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal