The Molecular & Viral Safety group is seeking a Senior Scientist to support daily operations in our Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) laboratory and contribute to multidisciplinary analytics
Job Summary
The Molecular & Viral Safety group is seeking a Senior Scientist to support daily operations in our Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) laboratory and contribute to multidisciplinary analytics.
Key responsibilities include performing DNA and RNA extraction, preparing NGS libraries, operating and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation, and processing raw sequencing data.
The successful candidate will collaborate within a dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary team supporting both vaccine and biologics modalities.
Matching Summary
The Molecular & Viral Safety group is seeking a Senior Scientist to support daily operations in our Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) laboratory and contribute to multidisciplinary analytics.
Salary
Base: $117,000.00 - $184,200.00; Bonus/Equity: annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable; Benefits: medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits, retirement benefits, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Nucleic acid extraction
NGS library preparation
NGS data processing
Basic bioinformatics analysis
Molecular biology techniques
Operate and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation
Nice-to-have
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated scientific contributions
Collaborate effectively with colleagues
Key Requirements
Ph.D. or Master's degree with 5+ years experience or Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience
Strong background in virology, molecular biology, or microbiology
Extensive experience with Next-Generation Sequencing workflows
Experience with automated liquid handling platforms
Familiarity with laboratory quality systems and regulated environments