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Senior Development Scientist I

Freenome
Location
Brisbane, California
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Development
Salary
$140,250 - $200,025
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field with at least 4 years of professional experience in the life sciences, or a Bachelors or Masters degree with at least 10 years of professional experience
  • Experience designing and leading the execution of verification and validation studies for IVD assays in a regulated clinical laboratory environment (GLP)
  • Extensive hands-on experience in Next-gen sequencing (NGS) based automated assay development including extraction, library preparation, target capture, and sequencing
  • Extensive hands-on experience in nucleic acid preparation, amplification, and quantification (DNA/RNA extraction and purification, PCR, qPCR, Qubit, Fragment Analyzer, Tapestation)
  • Proven track record of designing, planning, and executing successful experiments, including performing independent data analysis and giving effective scientific presentations
  • High attention to detail and ability to record accurate and detailed observations, assess impact, and lead independent troubleshooting investigations
Nice to have
  • Experience in working with methylated ctDNA/cfDNA as an analyte in NGS workflows
  • Familiarity with scientific programming or data analysis tools such as Python or R, and experience contributing to publications, patents, or other scientific innovations
What the job really is

The Senior Development Scientist I at Freenome will focus on developing, optimizing, verifying, and validating clinical-grade assay technologies for the company's multiomic platform aimed at early cancer detection. This role involves leading experiments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and transitioning assays into a regulated production environment, all while maintaining high standards of scientific rigor and documentation.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $140,250 - $200,025
  • Eligibility for equity and cash bonuses
  • Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits
Things to weigh
  • Onsite role based in Brisbane, California
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Salary range may vary based on location, skill level, and experience
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