Veracyte
Sr Scientist, Development
South San Francisco, California, United States · Senior
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$18,376 more — $168,376 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $168,376 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Biochemists and Biophysicists" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Product Development team for the position of Senior Scientist.
- The position is an individual contributor position within the Product Development team focused on assay development for high-throughput operation, contributing to Veracyte's novel diagnostic products.
- This is an on-site role in our South San Francisco office.
Responsibilities
- Fluent at conception of novel ideas, developing fully interpretable and actionable experimental designs suitable for high-throughput laboratory.
- Bioinformatics knowledge on molecular data to enable data interpretation and appropriate study design.
- Develop assays by taking operational implementation into consideration, including automation, QC and LIMS.
- Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient-oriented and aspire to help us build a great company.
Requirements
- Domain expertise in cancer is desirable.
- Strong background in assay development using molecular genomic technologies (both RNA and DNA), including experience in next-generation sequencing platforms.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with design controls and phase-gate processes in product development, translating that into the insight for experimental design through prioritizing must have over nice to have.
- 7 years of postgraduate laboratory bench experience, with >5 years of industry experience in product development.
Compensation
- $150,000 - $170,000 USD
- We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions.
Benefits
- Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world.
Company info
- At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe.
- This is what we call the Veracyte way - it's about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions.
- The Position: We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Product Development team for the position of Senior Scientist.
- Independently design workflow appropriate for the implementation in clinical operations, writing SOPs and experimental protocols, and prepare reports that become part of the Design History File requirements.
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