Staff Development Scientist

Freenome • Brisbane, CA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

At Freenome, we are seeking a Staff Development Scientist to join Freenome’s Genomics Development team. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical expert in end to end product development for our Genomic workflows.. You will collaborate with Molecular Research, Computational Science, Validation and Verification, Automation, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory & Product Management teams to develop and transfer technologies into a regulated, high-throughput environment and contribute to Freenome’s multiomic product portfolio aimed at early cancer detection. The role reports to the Senior Director, Development. This role will be an on-site role based in our Brisbane, California headquarters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field with 12+ years of experience or PhD with 8+ years of experience in Product Development in the molecular diagnostics industry
• Deep expertise in running and developing automated molecular biology and biochemistry assays for LDT and/or IVD products.
• Proven track record of end to end product development working on multiple programs simultaneously
• Excellent communications skills and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IVD products
• Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment (CLIA, GLP/GCLP, IVD development)
• Experience with NGS assays along with strong expertise with analysis and interpretation of NGS data

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in prototype evaluation, design, development and subsequent transfer of NGS based methodologies and assays
• In close partnership with cross functional teams, influence product design,IP, and business strategy by providing sound technical input that balances technical and business objectives
• Ensures Design Control framework is adopted and implemented through the Product Development life cycle
• Serve as the cross-functional liaison representing Development
• Lead multiple projects/programs simultaneously
• Take lead on implementing ideas or process improvements with a significant impact on Freenome’s technology platform and the business as a whole, and take full accountability for their overall technical direction
• Serves as a thought partner for internal and external stakeholders and be called upon as a technical subject matter expert
• Set technical direction for programs and adapt communication style to effectively communicate the depth of the work to compel and influence diverse audiences
• Meticulously establish and document procedures and processes that have visible impact on the strategic goals of the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees