Scientist- Assay Development

Company: SeqOnce Biosciences
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

*Scientist- Assay Development*

*Position Description: *

Join a dynamic team and help in the fight against infectious disease and cancer. You will be responsible for research and development of new qPCR assays. Product areas include Amphisense (RT-qPCR) and, RhinoSeq (NGS library prep), and development of novel technologies.

*Essential Functions: *

* Research, develop and optimize RT-qPCR assays including probe/primer concentrations, temp, cycling conditions, etc.
* Develop/analyze probe and primer sets
* Strong working knowledge of LoD, interference studies, reproducibility, etc.
* Draft protocols and validate against external reference sets, transfer protocols and knowledge to manufacturing team
* Keep accurate data records/notebook
* Coordinate with clients for product assistance
* Travel to client sites may be required to train staff

*Qualifications: *

* At least three years practical experience
* BS in Molecular Biology or equivalent
* Experience in CLIA or similar setting a plus
* Strong working knowledge of qPCR instruments (e.g. BioRad CFX, QuantStudio, Roche Lightcycler)
* Familiarity with extraction technologies (magnetic beads and columns)
* Focused research experience in one of the following fields is highly preferred: infectious disease, oncology, neurobiology, immunology.
* Strong communication, must enjoy helping other researchers
* Ability to travel 25% of time
* Excellent organization and documentation skills
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and in BSL-2 settings

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $119,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Must show proof of vaccination.

Work Location: One location%58047475%

Keywords: SeqOnce Biosciences, San Diego , Scientist- Assay Development, Other , Carlsbad, California