Job Title:- Sequencing Workflows and Applications Scientist Location:- Pleasanton, CA, 94588 Duration:- 12 Months
The Sequencing Workflows and Applications team at clients Sequencing Solutions is seeking a scientist to contribute to the research and early development of new reagents, workflows and assay solutions in the field of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). The qualified candidate will have experience in NGS workflow optimisation with hands-on experience in nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, target enrichment, sequencing, and data analysis.
Roles and Responsibilities:-
The successful candidate should have a background in molecular biology and human disease related fields, with hands-on experience designing, optimizing and validating NGS base workflows.
Accurately and consistently records experimental methods, materials and results in electronic laboratory notebooks.
Analyzes data, evaluates results, forms conclusions, and determines future experiments.
Uses broad knowledge of molecular biology technique to proactively troubleshoot assays, resolve technical issues and challenges, and perform data interpretation.
Presents work including scientific background information and project updates at internal staff meetings and at cross-functional team meetings.
Establishes and maintains productive relationships with personnel in Development; orients and trains new R&D personnel as needed.
Writes and implements standard operating procedures (SOP).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field
Preferred: More than 1 year of relevant industry
Scientist I - 0 to 3 years of relevant industry experience
Scientist II 3-5 years of relevant industry experience
Sr. Scientist - minimum BS degree with 6+ years or MS with 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
Strong molecular biology background.
Experience in assay design, optimization, validation, experimental design, data analysis, and presentation.
Next-generation sequencing using Illumina instruments such as NovaSeq, HiSeq, Nextseq, MiSeq
Previous experience in analysis and interpretation of NGS data is a plus.
Previous experience with different genomics analysis technologies such as microarrays, real time PCR and ancillary equipment for quality control and validation is a plus.
Understanding of oncology biology
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Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $32.21/hr.
