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Form of workMyOme Inc. is an early-stage genetic testing startup on a mission to revolutionize the way we interact with our genetic information. We are developing a clinical "sequence-once, query often" platform that leverages short and long-read sequencing technologies to push the limits of the types of genetic information tested and makes genetic information accessible to an individual over their lifetime. We have a certified CLIA lab facility dedicated to clinical testing. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside co-founders of other successful genetic testing including Natera, work on science that has been published in top journals and shape the future of genetic testing. We are seeking a motivated Associate Scientist/Scientist to make contributions to our Assay Development pipelines within our R & D group. The ideal candidate will gain hands-on experience in next generation sequencing and Assay Development on platforms ranging from Oxford Nanopore, PacBio and Illumina technologies.
Key ResponsibilitiesWork closely with R&D team to develop and implement new NGS based assays using both short and long read sequencing, and other innovative tools
Work with a team of bioinformaticians to assess the performance of various assays, identify existing problems and conduct troubleshooting
Communicate research plans and timelines to leadership
Present data in internal and external meetings or conferences
Translate assays from research into clinical validation stage with SOPs that include key metrics and personnel training
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or a related field and 4+ years of experience in industry or research lab or a PhD with relevant experience
Strong wet lab experience and problem solving skills required
Ability to evaluate, implement and optimize workflows and protocols for various sample types for next generation sequencing
Experience performing nucleic acid QA / QC assays including qPCR, Qubit, nanodrop, TapeStation, Bioanalyzer
Experience performing a complete NGS workflow including DNA/RNA extraction, library preparation, and quality controls
Proficient with DNA library prep using transposon or TA ligation, sample pooling, nanopore library preparation
Basic knowledge or experience operating Illumina, Oxford Nanopore or PacBio sequencing platforms
Basic familiarity with bioinformatics and pipeline implementation such as base call, alignment and variant calls
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills relevant for project planning, experiment tracking and results recording
Preferred but not required:
Experience with handling high molecular weight DNA
Experience working in an Assay Development environment in NGS
Experience of high throughput library prep using liquid handler
Company-paid health/vision/dental benefits
401K and equity option
Company-sponsored meals and snacks
Commuter benefits and shuttles to train stations
Vacations and generous sick time
This is a full-time onsite position with a salary range of $100,000-$130,000 based on experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Why MyOmeYou want to help people in your life and the rest of the planet by contributing to the development of cutting edge healthcare products leveraging the latest technologies and methods
You like the fast paced, dynamic environment of an early stage company
You like thinking outside the box, confronting challenges head on, working together with other smart, passionate people who will constantly challenge you
You want to learn from a team that has successfully built leading companies in healthcare (Natera, Invitae, Ciitizen) and have the backing of world-class investors
