Senior/Staff Scientist , NGS Assay Development

Fapon • Pleasanton, CA

112d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about the technology of genomics sequencing and wants to make an impact in the field of personalized diagnostics; who has a deep understanding of the biochemistry involved in RNA-sequencing and methylation sequencing, who has insight on how to create novel techniques and make better assays; who is excited to work with a team of world experts on cutting-edge technology in genomic diagnosis.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences such as molecular biology, genomics, and biochemistry.
• Experience in novel NGS method development
• Experience in RNA-seq, Methylation sequencing, and single-cell RNA-seq
• Deep knowledge of enzymes and molecular biology.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cancer biology
• Experience in working with challenging clinical specimens with low biomass such as stool and blood.

Benefits

• Base range: $120,000-$150,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skill set.
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plan
• Health care and well-being programs including competitive medical, dental, vision & medical benefits.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, & holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings with a company match
• Other comprehensive voluntary benefits include but are not limited to pet insurance, life insurance, employee assistance program, discount programs, and many more.
• We continue to optimize our benefits & wellness programs as we grow our organization to make sure they meet our diverse workforce needs.
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance year over year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees