Sr. Scientist (NGS/LRS)

Responsibilities

• Leads projects, coordinates timelines, and ensures deliverables are met within the prescribed time.
• Independently designs, executes, analyzes and documents complex experiments within a specific product or technology area.
• Interprets results of experiments, using data analysis, genomics, and statistics knowledge, and recommends alternative approaches.
• Presents experimental results to project team members.
• Effectively utilizes and applies advanced molecular methods or technologies.
• Collaborates with colleagues in other disciplines, specifically automation, bioinformatics, medical, operations, and variant science, in cross-functional project teams.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements through documentation, audits, and corrective action.
• Defines standard operating procedures and laboratory protocols.
• Collaborates with partners with software developers and laboratory stakeholders to build and deploy LIMs integrations supporting automated molecular testing workflows.
• May attend technical conferences or seminars.
• Maintains knowledge of technological developments that may assist in the completion of an assignment or lead to new products, processes, or procedures.
• Collaborates and interacts with vendors on significant technical matters and procurement topics.
• Serves as a technical resource, providing operational hypercare.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, or closely related scientific discipline with a minimum of 1-3 years of relevant industry and/or post-doctoral experience.
• B.S. or M.S. in a relevant scientific discipline with equivalent experience demonstrating the skills and competencies required for the role.
• Exceptional candidates with alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered based on overall qualifications and fit.
• Deep technical understanding of all aspects of Illumina-based next generation sequencing: biochemistry, sequencing data analysis, and statistics.
• Technical understanding and hands-on experience of all aspects of PacBio HiFi LRS and Oxford Nanopore sequencing.
• Deep understanding of genomics and genetics, including variant interpretation and solutioning for complex event calling.
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Required Experience:
• Preferred Experience:

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program
• Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities and so much more!

Pay

Pay Range: $103,000.00 - $123,000.00 / year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Frequent sitting and standing.
• Occasional lifting and moving up to 25 pounds.
• Use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms in the operation of equipment or instruments located in the work environment.
• Use of appropriate safety precautions and protective equipment.
• Work in a biohazard environment.

About The Role

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.