10x Genomics is seeking a Senior Scientist for their Diagnostic Assay Development team to lead the development of clinical applications using their innovative single-cell and spatial genomics technologies. The role involves hands-on assay development, mentorship of junior staff, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a highly dynamic environment
Job Summary
This is a hands-on bench scientist role with scientific ownership of assay development and optimization, combined with mentorship and technical leadership of junior staff.
Independently execute complex single-cell and spatial genomics workflows, including sample processing, library preparation, and sequencing.
Collaborate closely with R&D Scientists, Automation Engineers, Bioinformatics, and CLIA Operations teams to advance assay development milestones.
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10x Genomics is seeking a Senior Scientist for their Diagnostic Assay Development team to lead the development of clinical applications using their innovative single-cell and spatial genomics technologies. The role involves hands-on assay development, mentorship of junior staff, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a highly dynamic environment.
Salary
Base: $158,400—$214,400 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for equity grants and annual bonus program; Benefits: Comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10x Genomics platforms (Chromium, Xenium)
NGS workflows
clinical sample types
Good Documentation Practices
Nice-to-have
hands-on bench work
solving complex technical problems
CLIA, CAP, or ISO 13485 regulated environments
automation or high-throughput workflows
Key Requirements
Ph.D. or M.S. with equivalent industry experience
3+ years (Ph.D.) or 5+ years (M.S.) experience
Extensive, direct hands-on experience with 10x Genomics technologies
Experience working with complex or low-input clinical samples