Scientist I - R&D Next Generation Sequencing

Labcorp • Westborough, MA

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About The Position

At Labcorp, we advance science, technology and innovation and recognized as one of the most respected companies in the world. Labcorp’s work in developing new testing solutions has an incredible impact on millions of lives worldwide. Be a part of this life-saving work and help improve patients' lives while growing your career. Do you have a passion for science? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment? If so, take your career to the next level as a Scientist I on our R&D Next Generation Sequencing team in Westborough, MA. Relocation assistance available. (This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship) Position Summary: The R&D group is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Scientist to join their team to support assay development for clinical testing. They will innovate, design and execute proof-of-concept studies, provide technical expertise and perform validation studies for regulatory submission and implementation into a clinical lab. This is an entry level PhD position and will require working at the bench.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or a related field
• 1 - 2 years relevant work experience or postdoctoral experience
• Strong background and technical expertise in design, development, optimization and troubleshooting of molecular assays, especially NGS-based assays
• Experience with R, Python or other coding language
• Knowledge of bioinformatics pipelines and solid understanding in biostatistics
• Strong documentation, organization and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and changing priorities in a dynamic, collaborative environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Clinical assay development in oncology, reproductive genetics or infectious disease and/or liquid handling automation

Responsibilities

• Design proof-of-concept studies for molecular assay design and development
• Develop and validate complex molecular diagnostic assays with specific emphasis on NGS methods and perform critical data analysis and interpretation
• Design and execute analytical verification and validation studies for regulatory submissions
• Collaborate with the bioinformatics team and clinical directors to develop NGS analysis pipelines
• Evaluate commercial products for feasibility and applicability in a clinical lab setting
• Maintain detailed and organized documentation on all work in laboratory notebooks
• Prepare and present study reports at internal meetings
• Train clinical personnel on assays and provide troubleshooting support including any additional experimentation, data re-analysis and/or improvements
• Keep abreast of current literature pertinent to the project or departmental areas of interest
• Publish in peer reviewed journals; participate and present findings at conferences

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree