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Senior Scientist, Cancer Diagnostics - Liquid Biopsy

Senior Scientist, Cancer Diagnostics - Liquid Biopsy
Nucleix Ltd.
10 months 1 week ago

Job Opportunity at Nucleix

REQUIRES COMPANY SPONSORED RELOCATION TO SAN DIEGO

Position Overview

At Nucleix, our passion lies in improving cancer diagnostics. We're a team committed to bringing innovative, non-invasive molecular diagnostic tests to market. Our pioneering EpiCheck® technology uses cancer-specific changes in DNA methylation patterns to enable early cancer detection, when it matters most. With our FDA-cleared Bladder EpiCheck® product and our ongoing developments in early lung cancer detection, we're excited about the future!

Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead the translation of research findings into clinical assays and kitted products.
  • Drive innovation through the introduction of new technologies.
  • Design, conduct, and analyze experiments; troubleshoot as necessary.
  • Manage and prioritize research projects to align with company objectives.
  • Drive product development initiatives for cost, performance, and workflow optimization.
  • Facilitate the transfer and validation of new assays to the clinical operations team.
  • Prepare technical reports, SOPs, detailed protocols, and contribute to company documents.
  • Ensure smooth laboratory operations including equipment maintenance and sample management.
  • Directly manage the work of other personnel, as well as provide technical support & troubleshooting.
  • Communicate regularly with stakeholders on project status and strategic direction.
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

  • A Master's degree years in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related field with ≥6 years or a PhD with ≥3 of post-graduate experience.
  • Proven experience in molecular diagnostic assay development in an industry setting.
  • Proficiency in molecular biology techniques, especially multiplex qPCR; NGS experience is advantageous.
  • Experience handling clinical samples such as Blood/Urine/Saliva is preferred.
  • At least 2 years of project management and direct line-management experience.
  • Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced, multinational startup environment.
  • Critical thinker-- capable of making astute decisions when faced with limited information and ambiguity.
  • Demonstrated expertise in drafting technical reports, SOPs, and regulatory documents.
  • Strong command of data analysis & presentation techniques. An ability to work with Python or R is required.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Why Nucleix?

Joining Nucleix means being part of a global community that's dedicated to making a tangible difference in cancer diagnostics. Here, your contributions extend beyond the lab – they have the potential to change lives.

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