Senior Scientist, Molecular & Viral Safety

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$117,000.00 - $184,200.00; bonus/equity: annual bo...
Hybrid
Dna and rna extraction
Ngs library preparation
Illumina and oxford nanopore
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 performing routine data processing and basic bioinformatics analyses.
  • The successful candidate will collaborate within a dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary team supporting both vaccine and biologics modalities and will contribute to the development and implementation of next‑generation sequencing technologies.

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

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, sick days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • DNA and RNA extraction
  • NGS library preparation
  • Illumina and Oxford Nanopore
  • Quality control assessments
  • Routine bioinformatics tasks
  • Command-line bioinformatics tools
  • Good laboratory practices (GMP)

Nice-to-have

  • Strong scientific contributions
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues
  • Interest in basic bioinformatics
  • Adaptability and creativity

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. or Master’s degree with 5+ years experience or Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years experience
  • Strong background in molecular biology techniques
  • Extensive experience with Next-Generation Sequencing workflows
  • Experience with automated liquid handling platforms
  • Familiarity with laboratory quality systems

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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