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💼 About This Role

You'll join the Product Development team to support analytical validation of novel NGS-based diagnostic assays. You'll execute bench studies and contribute to study design, documentation, and troubleshooting for high-throughput operations. This contract role offers hands-on experience in regulated assay development.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Plan and execute characterization studies using automated NGS workflows.
• Procure and prepare contrived and clinical test samples for validation studies.
• Develop SOPs, experimental protocols, and reports for the Design History File.
• Support assay transfer from R&D to production and laboratory troubleshooting.

📋 Requirements

• PhD in biology, molecular biology, genetics or related field.
• Minimum 3 years biotech industry or postdoctoral experience.
• Hands-on experience with next-generation sequencing and related QC methods.
• Background in molecular genomic technologies (RNA and DNA) including high-throughput platforms.

✨ Nice to Have

• Domain expertise in cancer.
• Industry experience under Design Control and Quality Systems for regulated products (LDT, IVD, etc.).
• Genomic data analysis and interpretation skills.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 Competitive hourly pay ($63-$67/hr).
• 📈 Discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units eligibility.
• 🏥 Health benefits (typical contractor offerings may apply).
• 🎯 Purpose-driven environment at a company transforming cancer care.

🚩 Heads Up

• Contract 9-month role but requires PhD and 3+ years experience; may undercut stability.
• Heavy emphasis on 'must thrive in fast-moving environment' and shifting priorities suggests high pressure.
• Multiple layers of approval (direct and dotted-line management) could slow decision-making.