Wet Lab Staff Scientist — RNASeq Assay Development

Job overview

The Wet Lab Staff Scientist role is onsite at MyOme’s laboratory campus in Menlo Park, CA. Compensation is $170,000–$185,000 annually, and the role is eligible for equity. MyOme’s mission is to provide clinically actionable genetic information to patients throughout their lives. The scientist leads development and validation of RNASeq assays for clinical testing and evaluates additional technologies, helping expand the in-house assay portfolio. The role coordinates wet-lab workflows with automation, clinical laboratory, and bioinformatics teams and provides technical guidance to wet-lab scientists.

What you'll do

• Develop a project plan for bringing RNASeq in-house, including milestones, hiring needs, validation, budget, and quality control
• lead technical development and validation of RNASeq assays
• partner with automation engineers and clinical lab staff on scalable workflows and requirements
• coordinate with research bioinformatics
• mentor wet-lab scientists
• evaluate additional assays and technologies
• present plans and findings to senior leadership
• and guide publication, presentation, and intellectual property strategy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

wet lab science

rnaseq

assay development

next-generation sequencing

clinical laboratory

genomics

menlo park ca

myome

onsite laboratory

$170k–$185k annually

equity eligible

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), unlimited paid time off, professional development, company-sponsored off-sites and team meals, and equity eligibility.

Why this role

Senior-level assay development role focused initially on incorporating RNASeq into clinical testing workflows.

About the employer

MyOme is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.