Sr. Staff Scientist, Advanced Technologies

Personalisinc

Fremont, CA, United States
Base: $170,000 to $200,000 py; bonus/equity: annua...
On-site
Phd or ms with 8-12 years experience
Ngs and liquid biopsy laboratory experience
Dna/rna manipulation expertise
Personalis is seeking a Sr. Staff Scientist in Advanced Technologies to lead R&D projects focused on liquid biopsy products aimed at transforming cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. or MS with substantial experience in molecular biology and next-generation sequencing, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills

Job Summary

  • The role involves organizing proof of principle projects and verification exercises for liquid biopsy products to advance precision medicine.
  • Candidates will collaborate with bioinformatics, process development, and operations teams to shepherd early-stage products through to commercialization.
  • The position offers a competitive compensation package including an annual performance-based bonus, long-term equity units, and comprehensive benefits.

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Personalis is seeking a Sr. Staff Scientist in Advanced Technologies to lead R&D projects focused on liquid biopsy products aimed at transforming cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. or MS with substantial experience in molecular biology and next-generation sequencing, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills.

Salary

Base: $170,000 to $200,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Annual performance-based bonus and long-term incentive units; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, onsite gym

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD or MS with 8-12 years experience
  • NGS and liquid biopsy laboratory experience
  • DNA/RNA manipulation expertise
  • Troubleshooting complex protocols
  • Bioinformatics collaboration skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Hamilton automation
  • ISO13485 validation background
  • Prior cancer biology research
  • LIMS directed environment experience
  • Python or R data analysis skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years experience with PhD or 12 years with MS
  • Minimum 2 years NGS or liquid biopsy lab experience
  • Strong DNA/RNA manipulation knowledge
  • Excellent organization and communication skills
  • Experience with Excel, JMP, R, or Python

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