Scientist, Assay Development

RareCyte•Seattle, WA

21h•$120,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

RareCyte is a Life Sciences Precision Biology company focused on the development of novel technology and products in spatial biology and liquid biopsy. Our platforms have been adopted by leading research institutions and pharmaceutical companies worldwide for translational research, drug discovery and clinical programs. The breakthrough Orion technology is revolutionary in the spatial biology market, enabling tissue analysis with 20 channel whole-slide multiplex imaging in a single run. RareCyte is looking for an Assay Development Scientist based in our Seattle, WA office. The successful candidate will work in the Precision Biology Services group and be responsible for developing new assays and running clinical trials in our liquid biopsy and spatial biology programs. We are looking for someone who enjoys helping bring new technologies to market, embraces challenges, and thrives in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment.

Requirements

PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics or a related field
3+ years of Industry experience developing assays and using new technologies
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and quality to achieve aggressive turnaround times
Experience developing antibody-based assays
Experience with immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, microscopy and flow cytometry
Familiar with biostatistics, prism software
High attention to detail for lab work and presentations
Excellent writing and presentation skills
Creative thinker, self-driven and highly organized

Nice To Haves

oncology experience and/or placental development a plus

Responsibilities

Develop robust assays for characterizing rare cells in human blood, including circulating tumor cells and circulating trophoblasts, and develop multiplex spatial biology assays for tissue using antibodies and automated staining instrumentation
Perform testing, analysis and reporting of clinical trial samples in liquid biopsy and spatial biology
Provide technical leadership for novel programs that expand the applications and utility of the RareCyte platforms
Plan, execute, analyze and present experimental results for assay development programs
Write milestone-based work plans for assay development services for pharma/biotech clients and for strategic academic collaborations
Work with the leadership team and the Project Manager to achieve program goals in the expected timeline and within budget
Deliver high quality client presentations and represent the company at scientific events
Adopt a customer-oriented mindset and take ownership of projects by anticipating end-user needs (internal and external)
Establish experimental and QC protocols to transfer methods and reagents to Research Associates and the production team
Support the applications team to increase platform adoption and solve customer challenges