Senior Scientist, Assay Dev
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.
NeoGenomics is looking for a Senior Scientist to join the team in Cambridge, UK who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.
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 Senior Scientist will lead and/or contribute to the successful completion of key R&D projects and is expected to take ownership and responsibility for project delivery including initiation, planning, execution, and closure. The Senior Scientist will therefore be an experienced R&D scientist with a proven track record of successful technology development and proficiency in the role’s core responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Proficient in all Core Responsibilities of a Scientist.
- Independently designs and executes R&D project experiments.
- Provides technical leadership, mentors, and directs scientists performing project work.
- Engages with global R&D team, Quality, Technology Transfer and Operations to drive successful project completion.
- Communicate and present project work through written reports and/or oral presentation.
- Document R&D project activities e.g., feasibility, verification, and validation plans & reports (under Design Control, where appropriate).
- Keep up to date with the latest developments in the field through literature review and attendance at science & technology meetings.
- Familiar with CAP/CLIA and FDA requirements.
Position Requirements:
- Ph.D. in a life, physical or computer science or M.D. (preferred)
- MS./BS in a life, physical or computer science with appropriate level of relevant experience
- Four (4) or more years related laboratory or technical experience (Molecular Assay Development)
- Supervisory experience preferred (Wet Lab)
Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques with excellent laboratory skills, particularly molecular biology.
- Detail oriented with ability to capture and record complex scientific data accurately and reliably.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment whilst maintaining quality of R&D project work.
- Ability to problem solve independently and escalate problems appropriately in a timely manner.
- Excellent communication skills including oral presentation and scientific writing.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence, negotiate and build lasting relationships.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts in a clear and concise manner.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience of project management.
- Must be able to work in a laboratory environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual.
- Good visual acuity including color perception.
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.