Work ScheduleOtherEnvironmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionLocation/Division Specific InformationWest Hills, CA / Transplant Diagnostics DivisionThe Scientist III, R&D Sequencing will work with a highly collaborative and innovative team of scientists, and take part in the different stages of assay product development for transplant diagnostics. This role will have a direct impact on improving the health of transplant patients.Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop sequencing-based assays for transplant diagnostic applications
Prepare NGS libraries, perform sequencing runs, and data analysis
Participate in collaborative inter-departmental activities as the technical representative for R&D toward the common goal of producing quality products that can help improve the outcome for transplant recipients.
Education
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related field with 0 to 3+ years of industrial experience
Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related field with 3+ years of industrial experience.
Experience
Hands-on experience using sequencing technologies
Hands-on experience in the development, optimization, and validation of molecular assays, preferably clinical diagnostic tests
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong understanding of the underlying principles of NGS (or sequencing), DNA isolation and quantification, gene amplification methods, quantitative PCR, Sanger sequencing, and other relevant technologies
Effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively with inter-departmental colleagues (Marketing, Production, Manufacturing, and Quality)
Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently to handle a variety of assigned tasks simultaneously
Represent R&D to assist in process improvement, customer inquiries, and staff training as needed
Well-developed written skills to prepare regular and routine reports, reviews, and white papers, as well as preparing presentations
Experience in HLA preferred
Experience in bioinformatics and statistics preferred
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A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
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