Advanced Research Scientist, Molecular Biology

Description

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture.

NeoGenomics has an opening for an Advanced Research Scientist at our Cambridge, UK site who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. This is an onsite position at the facility.

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:

As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

Position Summary:

As an Advanced Research Scientist you will drive innovation within a dynamic early research team, focusing on advancing technologies in cancer genomics. This lab-based role contributes to the development of impactful solutions in cancer diagnostics through the exploration of emerging technology, such as circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) analysis and next-generation sequencing (NGS).

In this role you will lead the identification and evaluation of emerging technologies and platforms as well as conceptualizing and implementing novel methods to address critical clinical needs. The Advisor Scientist, Advanced Research is responsible for communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and translating cutting-edge research into impactful solutions.

Position Objectives:

Under the direction of and in the absence of the V.P. of Operations the Operations Managers ensures adequate performance of all laboratory operations and procedures, site EHS needs and supports the compliance and regulatory practices of the site.

Responsibilities

1. Identify and review emerging technologies, platforms, or novel research in the cancer diagnostics space that may address the prioritized clinical needs identified by the company. This may come from all areas including biotech and academia and will have a particular focus on NGS.
2. Where required, conceptualize and implement new methods to address the prioritized clinical needs identified by the company.
3. Evaluate competitors' platforms and technologies to identify gaps or opportunities in the market. In collaboration with bioinformatic counterparts, design and perform feasibility studies for the new technologies, platforms or inventions to evaluate their scientific and commercial viability along with initial operational suitability.
4. Works with external and internal teams to identify and obtain clinical/test samples required for successful project completion.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, or a related field ideally focused on cancer (preferred) or MS/BS in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, or a related field required, ideally focused on cancer.
2. 7 or more years' experience in relevant laboratory or technical experience.
3. Experience within the cancer diagnostics industry (preferred).
4. Experience participating in the filing of patents (preferred).
5. Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques with excellent laboratory skills, particularly Next Generation Sequencing.
6. Advanced knowledge of cancer biology, cancer genomics and cancer diagnostics.
7. Ability to critically assess and compare possible solutions and, where required, conceptualize novel solutions.
8. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment whilst maintaining quality of R&D project work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.