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Sr Scientist/ molecular biology/ genomics analysis/NGS

Employer
Maxis Clinical Sciences
Location
Pleasanton, California, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Aug 11, 2024
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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description
Job Description

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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
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.

Experience performing next-generation sequencing methods (Exome, whole genome, RNA sequencing).
Excellent communication skills.


Preferred
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

Company DescriptionMaxis Clinical Sciences provides complete Solution for Clinical and Digital Services. Maxis Clinical Sciences has been recognized in the industry for years, and an integrated research competence center. The company provides 24×7 delivery globally, with teams across the world's 3 largest continents - North America, Europe and Asia. We operates with a problem-solving approach that believes in promoting genuine relationships & steady communication. It works as true clinical and digital competence center and provides services with 200 plus techno-functional, domain experts, each with 12+ years of average experience.

Our popular service niches that earned us global accolades are: clinical data management, clinical analytics, patient-centric technology enablement services, statistical analysis and reporting services, data anonymization services, RWD aggregation and curation services etc.Company DescriptionMaxis Clinical Sciences provides complete Solution for Clinical and Digital Services. Maxis Clinical Sciences has been recognized in the industry for years, and an integrated research competence center. The company provides 24×7 delivery globally, with teams across the world's 3 largest continents - North America, Europe and Asia. We operates with a problem-solving approach that believes in promoting genuine relationships & steady communication. It works as true clinical and digital competence center and provides services with 200 plus techno-functional, domain experts, each with 12+ years of average experience.\r\n\r\nOur popular service niches that earned us global accolades are: clinical data management, clinical analytics, patient-centric technology enablement services, statistical analysis and reporting services, data anonymization services, RWD aggregation and curation services etc.

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