Clinical Molecular Geneticist

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Alexandre Tremblay-Michaud, Consultation RH Full time

Our client is looking for a Senior Scientist who will become an integral part of a collaborative and innovative team leading the design and development of cancer genomic assays, including tissue-based assays and blood-based circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) tests. The Senior Scientist is part of our laboratory research and development team and reports to the Senior Manager, Assay development.

We are looking for a key team player working in the cross-functional research and product development teams to ensure rigorous, fast-paced assay development of our molecular oncogenomic assays.

**What you’ll do**
- Focused on wet-lab genomic assay development by researching, designing, troubleshooting and carrying out experimental methodologies for assay and product development
- Produces and analyzes appropriate sequencing data for R&D and new product development.
- Maintains knowledge of precision oncology, genomics technology development in the field
- Effectively communicates and collaborates across development teams including, bioinformatics, computational biology, artificial intelligence, engineering and software, and product management to ensure timely development of the highest quality end-to-end products.
- Contributes and present results in internal scientific meetings, innovation planning, conferences
- Contributes to product testing and validations including but not limited to troubleshooting, planning, designing experiments, analysis and report writing.
- Contributes and writes scientific manuscripts and other scientific publications.
- Responsible for training, onboarding and mentoring of research and development team members
- Provides technical support and expertise to internal and customer-facing teams regarding methodologies, assays and products
- Creates appropriate resources for new methods and assays, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), user manuals and educational materials.
- Works under minimum supervision and reports to the Senior Manager, Assay Development.

**Who you are**
- A **Ph.D. in molecular biology, cancer genomics**, or related discipline with a minimum of 5+ years of work-related experience.
- Genomic assay development experience with methodologies including multiplex amplicon panels, hybrid capture-based, whole **genome sequencing method**s using **next-generation sequencing technology such as Illumina**, **Oxford Nanopore**, etc.
- Design and development experience with other molecular biology platforms that support orthogonal validation of NGS including droplet digital **PCR, qPCR**, etc.
- Competent in using bioinformatics analysis tools and genomic databases
- A positive and innovative team player that can drive collaborative projects
- A highly driven individual that values high quality, integrity, and dedication and thrives in a fast-paced environment

**Salary**: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Education**:

- Post-Doctorate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- sequencing with illumina/Oxford Nanopore: 2 years (required)
- Genomic assay development: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC



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