Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$125K - $175K/yr
A leading healthcare diagnostics company in Palo Alto seeks a Senior or Staff Development Scientist. You will lead the development of multiomics molecular diagnostic assays for lung cancer screening.
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$125K - $175K/yr
A leading healthcare diagnostics company in Palo Alto seeks a Senior or Staff Development Scientist. You will lead the development of multiomics molecular diagnostic assays for lung cancer screening.
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$130 - $170/hr
... Senior Data Scientist will collaborate with a cross-functional team of laboratory scientists ... This role spans assay development, analytical validation, and QC and control strategy, contributing ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$130 - $170/hr
... Senior Data Scientist will collaborate with a cross-functional team of laboratory scientists ... This role spans assay development, analytical validation, and QC and control strategy, contributing ...
... Senior Data Scientist will collaborate with a cross-functional team of laboratory scientists ... This role spans assay development, analytical validation, and QC and control strategy, contributing ...
... Senior Data Scientist will collaborate with a cross-functional team of laboratory scientists ... This role spans assay development, analytical validation, and QC and control strategy, contributing ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$131K - $140K/yr
The Senior Process Engineer will work in close partnership with assay development scientists, automation engineers, quality/regulatory specialists, and laboratory operations to design and qualify ...
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San Diego, CA · On-site
$131K - $140K/yr
The Senior Process Engineer will work in close partnership with assay development scientists, automation engineers, quality/regulatory specialists, and laboratory operations to design and qualify ...
Lead assay reagent development activities, including formulation, characterization, and ... PhD / MS / BS with 4+ / 6+ / 8+ years of relevant experience (Senior Scientist) * PhD / MS / BS ...
Lead assay reagent development activities, including formulation, characterization, and ... PhD / MS / BS with 4+ / 6+ / 8+ years of relevant experience (Senior Scientist) * PhD / MS / BS ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
... Senior Data Scientist will collaborate with a cross-functional team of laboratory scientists ... This role spans assay development, analytical validation, and QC and control strategy, contributing ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
... Senior Data Scientist will collaborate with a cross-functional team of laboratory scientists ... This role spans assay development, analytical validation, and QC and control strategy, contributing ...
Berkeley, CA · On-site
$111.72 - $161.90/hr
Lead assay reagent development activities, including formulation, characterization, and ... PhD / MS / BS with 4+ / 6+ / 8+ years of relevant experience (Senior Scientist) * PhD / MS / BS ...
Berkeley, CA · On-site
$111.72 - $161.90/hr
Lead assay reagent development activities, including formulation, characterization, and ... PhD / MS / BS with 4+ / 6+ / 8+ years of relevant experience (Senior Scientist) * PhD / MS / BS ...
$130K - $170K/yr
... Senior Data Scientist will collaborate with a cross-functional team of laboratory scientists ... This role spans assay development, analytical validation, and QC and control strategy, contributing ...
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$130K - $170K/yr
... Senior Data Scientist will collaborate with a cross-functional team of laboratory scientists ... This role spans assay development, analytical validation, and QC and control strategy, contributing ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$125K - $175K/yr
Overview As a Senior or Staff Development Scientist, you will be part of the Assay Development team for the product development of DELFI Diagnostics' Lung Cancer Screening Test medical device. You ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$125K - $175K/yr
Overview As a Senior or Staff Development Scientist, you will be part of the Assay Development team for the product development of DELFI Diagnostics' Lung Cancer Screening Test medical device. You ...
Berkeley, CA · On-site
$112K - $153K/yr
Lead assay reagent development activities, including formulation, characterization, and ... PhD / MS / BS with 4+ / 6+ / 8+ years of relevant experience (Senior Scientist) * PhD / MS / BS ...
Berkeley, CA · On-site
$112K - $153K/yr
Lead assay reagent development activities, including formulation, characterization, and ... PhD / MS / BS with 4+ / 6+ / 8+ years of relevant experience (Senior Scientist) * PhD / MS / BS ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$99 - $133/hr
The Position Senior Scientist, Reagent/Assay Development will contribute to the development and optimization of reagents and assays for next-generation sequencing (NGS) applications. This role ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$99 - $133/hr
The Position Senior Scientist, Reagent/Assay Development will contribute to the development and optimization of reagents and assays for next-generation sequencing (NGS) applications. This role ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$107K - $146K/yr
To enable Guardant Health to lead the disruption of cancer diagnostics through non-invasive cancer detection, the Assay Development Team is seeking a highly motivated scientist to develop novel ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$107K - $146K/yr
To enable Guardant Health to lead the disruption of cancer diagnostics through non-invasive cancer detection, the Assay Development Team is seeking a highly motivated scientist to develop novel ...
Fremont, CA · On-site
$100K - $136K/yr
Position Summary The Senior Scientist I - IVD Assay Development will lead the design, development, optimization, and validation of in vitro diagnostic assays for clinical applications. This role ...
Fremont, CA · On-site
$100K - $136K/yr
Position Summary The Senior Scientist I - IVD Assay Development will lead the design, development, optimization, and validation of in vitro diagnostic assays for clinical applications. This role ...
The Position The Senior Scientist, Reagent/Assay Development will contribute to the development and optimization of reagents and assays for next-generation sequencing (NGS) applications. This role ...
The Position The Senior Scientist, Reagent/Assay Development will contribute to the development and optimization of reagents and assays for next-generation sequencing (NGS) applications. This role ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$99 - $133/hr
The Position The Senior Scientist, Reagent/Assay Development will contribute to the development and optimization of reagents and assays for next-generation sequencing (NGS) applications. This role ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$99 - $133/hr
The Position The Senior Scientist, Reagent/Assay Development will contribute to the development and optimization of reagents and assays for next-generation sequencing (NGS) applications. This role ...
The Position The Senior Scientist, Reagent/Assay Development will contribute to the development and optimization of reagents and assays for next-generation sequencing (NGS) applications. This role ...
The Position The Senior Scientist, Reagent/Assay Development will contribute to the development and optimization of reagents and assays for next-generation sequencing (NGS) applications. This role ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$107K - $146K/yr
To enable Guardant Health to lead the disruption of cancer diagnostics through non-invasive cancer detection, the Assay Development Team is seeking a highly motivated scientist to develop novel ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$107K - $146K/yr
To enable Guardant Health to lead the disruption of cancer diagnostics through non-invasive cancer detection, the Assay Development Team is seeking a highly motivated scientist to develop novel ...
What we are looking for in you We are seeking a Senior or Staff Scientist to join our Assay Development team at a critical stage in platform development. Reporting to the Director of Assay ...
What we are looking for in you We are seeking a Senior or Staff Scientist to join our Assay Development team at a critical stage in platform development. Reporting to the Director of Assay ...
Reagent Development Scientist Location: San Jose, CA 95131 Duration: 12 Months Qualifications: BS degree and 3 years industry experience in FDA or ISO environment. 2 years assay development ...
Reagent Development Scientist Location: San Jose, CA 95131 Duration: 12 Months Qualifications: BS degree and 3 years industry experience in FDA or ISO environment. 2 years assay development ...
Fremont, CA · On-site
$100K - $136K/yr
Position Summary The Senior Scientist I - IVD Assay Development will lead the design, development, optimization, and validation of in vitro diagnostic assays for clinical applications. This role ...
Fremont, CA · On-site
$100K - $136K/yr
Position Summary The Senior Scientist I - IVD Assay Development will lead the design, development, optimization, and validation of in vitro diagnostic assays for clinical applications. This role ...
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A Senior Assay Development Scientist designs, optimizes, and validates biochemical or cell-based assays for research, diagnostics, or drug development. They lead assay development projects, troubleshoot technical challenges, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Their role often includes analyzing experimental data, ensuring assay reproducibility, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, they mentor junior scientists and contribute to scientific publications or regulatory submissions.
A Senior Assay Development Scientist should possess advanced expertise in assay design, validation, and troubleshooting, supported by a degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory automation platforms, high-throughput screening technologies, and software for data analysis such as Prism or SoftMax Pro is typically required. Strong project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills enhance effectiveness in leading projects and collaborating across departments. These skills are crucial for delivering robust, innovative assays that meet regulatory standards and support critical research or product development goals.
Senior Assay Development Scientists often encounter challenges such as optimizing assay sensitivity and specificity, troubleshooting inconsistent results, and meeting tight project timelines. To overcome these, they rely on deep scientific knowledge, rigorous method validation, and effective collaboration with other scientists, engineers, and quality assurance teams. Staying up to date on the latest technologies and regulatory requirements also helps address technical and compliance-related hurdles. By fostering open communication and drawing on multidisciplinary expertise within their teams, these professionals develop innovative solutions and ensure high-quality outcomes.
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Palo Alto, CA • On-site
$125K - $175K/yr
Full-time
Posted 17 days ago
A leading healthcare diagnostics company in Palo Alto seeks a Senior or Staff Development Scientist. You will lead the development of multiomics molecular diagnostic assays for lung cancer screening. Candidates should have significant experience in Next-Generation Sequencing and assay development. This full-time position requires on-site work with some hybrid flexibility, offering a competitive salary within $125,000 to $175,000 per year.
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Biotechnology research and development
51 - 200 Employees
Baltimore, MD, US
2018
