Genomics Staff Scientist, TSAIL

Job Summary: The TSAIL laboratory is designed to facilitate rapid evaluation and adoption of novel technology for the benefit of our biopharma partners. This position will work closely with the Genomics Assay Development team. The Staff Scientist will be responsible for the evaluation and development of nucleic acid-based molecular platforms and methods in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The Staff Scientist will work directly with these stakeholders to identify platforms and methods deserving of evaluation and will develop an experimental approach to establish feasibility and performance characteristics through designed experiments. Goals will be met via individual contributions and via collaboration and supervision of supporting laboratory staff. The Staff Scientist will directly support pilot projects for external partners. For projects under their supervision, the Staff Scientist is responsible for developing budgets and tracking ongoing costs, establishing and adhering to time-bound project plans, maintaining regulatory compliance, and communicating progress and project risks to internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Q Squared Solutions policies, procedures and employee handbook contents.
• Serve as a Method Evaluation and Development lead on new platforms, assays and methods.
• Evaluate new genomic technologies, develop, optimize and validate methods, and drive their implementation as required and according to their intended use.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in molecular biology, oncology, immunology, microbiology, and/or human genetics in internal and external interactions. 
• Engage, communicate, and influence clients on platforms and methods that may add value to their clinical development programs, and that may therefore be part of a formal collaborative evaluation project.
• Coach/mentor professionals in a broad scope of technical, product and professional subjects.
• Seeks, identifies and delivers on opportunities to publish (posters, patents, journals) as applicable to our business focus.
• Responsible for creation and review of experimental designs, protocols, plans, procedures, product/process documents and reports to achieve TSAIL and corporate objectives.
• Leads/facilitates technical and strategic discussions and decision making across functions.
• Uses sound judgment and thinks through impacts of situations, options, and broader impact as well.
• Liaises with other functions such as Project Services, Bioinformatics, Software, Operations, and Quality to achieve objectives

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of GxP, CAP/CLIA and HIPAA requirements.
• Deep knowledge and demonstrated expertise in the use of contemporary molecular biology and genomic methods.
• Superior oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to summarize, analyze and convey complex information clearly and adjust communication to the audience.
• In-depth understanding of risk management concepts.
• Leads by example in driving collaboration, encouraging teamwork, and motivating and recognizing contributors. Removes obstacles to teamwork and collaboration.

• Proficient user of standard office productivity software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, along with basic statistical analysis.
• In-depth understanding of clinical development and contemporary challenges faced by clinical development organizations.

Credentials and Experience

• PhD or equivalent combination of education and experience equivalent in genomics, molecular biology, cancer biology or related field, with at least 8 years relevant experience in a professional setting.

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