NeoGenomics

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity. 
We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture! 
NeoGenomics is looking for a Assay Development Scientist who wants to learn to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. This is an onsite position working out of the Aliso Viejo, CA laboratory with a Monday – Friday day shift. 
Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics: 
As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory. 
Position Summary: 
As a Scientist you will apply your deep expertise in assay design and validation, with experience in Sanger sequencing, PCR-based testing, and next-generation sequencing (NGS), along with extensive hands-on experience in sequencing data analysis and interpretation. You will work across wet-lab and data analysis workflows and plays a key role in assay development, validation, troubleshooting, and high-quality data delivery in a regulated laboratory environment
Responsibilities:
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<li>Design, optimize, and validate primers/probes for Sanger sequencing, PCR, and NGS applications</li>
<li>Hands-on execution of wet-lab testing for Sanger, PCR, and NGS workflows</li>
<li>Analyze and interpret sequencing data using platforms such as Sequencher, SeqScape, Gene Mapper, Innovigene data analysis suites, and others</li>
<li>Perform variant calling, alignment review, and quality assessment for Sanger and NGS datasets</li>
<li>Identify and troubleshoot data quality issues and recommend corrective actions</li>
<li>Support assay development, RUO/LDT validations, troubleshooting, and performance optimization</li>
<li>Evaluate assay quality metrics and implement improvements as needed</li>
<li>Prepare clear, accurate reports/summaries of sequencing results for internal teams and/or external stakeholders</li>
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Education, Experience &amp; Qualifications
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<li>Ph.D. in cancer genomics or related fields preferred</li>
<li>8 or more years of experience with B.S. or M.S./M.A. with 4 or more years of experience or Ph.D. with 2 years of experience required</li>
<li>Demonstrate solid understanding of laboratory and/or analytical techniques</li>
<li>Develop and deliver complex directions and scientific project plans</li>
<li>Capture and record complex scientific data accurately and reliably with attention to detail</li>
<li>Communicate effectively through written and verbal presentations and use software tools to produce high-impact data presentations</li>
<li>Problem solve independently and escalate issues appropriately and in a timely manner</li>
<li>Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment</li>
<li>Operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment while maintaining production and quality standards</li>
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Assay Development Scientist, Molecular

Assay Development Scientist, Molecular

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