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! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture! 

NeoGenomics is looking for a Research Scientist who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. This is an onsite position at the facility in Aliso Viejo, CA.

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:

The Research Scientist works under minimal supervision and consistently and accurately performs either a greater number or more varied amount of complex or difficult tasks and assignments than the work performed by a Research Scientist I. The Research Scientist II may also serve as the Project Manager for assigned clinical research activities of R&D initiatives, supervise project deliverables, manage the sample and data collection process, data monitoring, and all associated project manager tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently and independently performs the more complex level of procedures for assay development
• Performs the literature review of new project developments
• Leads project design and feasibility studies
• Manages and directs laboratory technologists and associates in performing research experiments
• Analyzes and presents data to management team
• Writes validation reports of new tests and conducts the technical transfer to the Clinical Operations staff
• Must be familiar with CAP/CLIA requirements and knowledgeable with the specialty requirements within those organizations
• Drives all aspects of the project management process from initiation, planning, execution, control and closure; manages all projects proactively
• Responsible for creating and maintaining project timelines for each project and uses these timelines to track and manage a project’s progress
• Responsible for periodic (weekly, or as needed) product development team meetings
• Reviews study metrics for performance and quality with the team and management
• Works with external and internal teams to ensure that sample acquisition, clinical data collection, and distribution of samples to the teams support the R&D activities and deliverables

Experience, Education and Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a life or physical science or M.D. preferred; B.S or M.S. in a life or physical science with related experience required
• 3+ years related laboratory experience in clinical diagnostic assay development, cancer genomics and/or comprehensive genomic profiling and design control required
• Experience with CLIA/CAP Molecular Assay validation and reimbursement submission including MolDx required

• Solid understanding of laboratory techniques
• Ability to develop and deliver complex directions and scientific project plans
• Detail orientated with ability to capture and record complex scientific data accurately and reliably
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills and the ability to use software tools to produce high impact presentations of data
• Ability to problem solve independently and escalate problems appropriately in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards
• Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
• Good visual acuity including color perception required for certain departments

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.