Scientist Ii- Assay Development

Guardant Health

Palo Alto, CA, USA
Base: $122,600 - $168,600 (pylo alto, ca); other u...
Hybrid (onsite on mondays, tuesdays, and thursdays)
Phd in molecular biology or biomedical sciences
2+ years industry experience in ngs technologies
Experience with cell-free nucleic acids
Guardant Health is seeking a Scientist II for its Assay Development team in Palo Alto, CA, to advance cancer diagnostics through hands-on laboratory work and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in molecular biology or a related field, along with experience in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and strong data analysis skills

Job Summary

  • Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company transforming patient care through advanced blood and tissue tests.
  • The Scientist II will evaluate and optimize new assays related to liquid biopsy sequencing technologies for detecting and monitoring cancer.
  • This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams including bioinformatics, process engineering, and software development to advance product goals.

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Guardant Health is seeking a Scientist II for its Assay Development team in Palo Alto, CA, to advance cancer diagnostics through hands-on laboratory work and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in molecular biology or a related field, along with experience in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and strong data analysis skills.

Salary

Base: $122,600 - $168,600 (Palo Alto, CA); Other US: $104,210 - $143,310; Colorado: $110,340 - $151,740

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in molecular biology or biomedical sciences
  • 2+ years industry experience in NGS technologies
  • Experience with cell-free nucleic acids
  • Strong data analysis skills using Python, R, or JMP
  • Hands-on laboratory experience in assay development

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong sense of humor and curiosity
  • Flexibility to adapt to fast-paced environment
  • Experience with automated molecular assays

Key Requirements

  • PhD degree in molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or related field
  • Minimum 2 years of industry work experience
  • Proficiency in handling large datasets with Python, R, or JMP

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