Our client a world leader in the life sciences and diagnostics industry is looking for a Scientist I/II/Sr. to be based in Pleasanton CA.
Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility of Extension)
Job Summary:
The Sequencing Workflows and Applications team 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 handson experience in nucleic acid extraction library preparation target enrichment sequencing and data analysis.
Responsibilties:
- The successful candidate should have a background in molecular biology and human disease related fields with handson experience designing optimizing and validating NGS base workflows.
- Uses broad knowledge of molecular biology technique to proactively troubleshoot assays resolve technical issues and challenges and perform data interpretation.
Qualification:
- Bachelors degree in Biological/Life Sciences Chemistry Biochemistry or related field
- Strong molecular biology background.
- Experience in assay design optimization validation experimental design data analysis and presentation.
- Experience performing nextgeneration sequencing methods (Exome whole genome RNA sequencing).
- Nextgeneration 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
Company Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Paid Sick leave 401K
Interested! Please apply or send your resume to
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Best Regards
Dawar Consulting Inc.
Required Experience:
Senior IC