Associate Scientist, R&D

📋 Description

• Design, plan, and execute complex lab experiments for NIPT development
• Analyze experimental data with analytical tools; provide insights and troubleshoot
• Own and document workflows; summarize findings in reports and presentations
• Partner with CLIA/QA/Automation Eng to ensure quality/regulatory standards
• Write SOPs and technical docs to transfer protocols to manufacturing and operations
• Train junior team members on newly developed protocols

🎯 Requirements

• BA/BS with 6+ years or MS with 3+ years in assay development and automation
• Proven ability to develop, optimize, and validate manual and automated protocols
• Nucleic acid extraction, PCR, NGS library prep, and hybrid capture tech
• Experience with high-throughput automated assays using liquid handlers
• Design control studies: stability, reproducibility, and validation
• Experience in CLIA/CAP/FDA regulated labs; Python or R data analysis

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Free testing for employees and fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k and commuter benefits
• Generous employee referral program