Our company is a silicon valley based startupfocusingon non-invasive diagnosticsto facilitatepersonalized cancer treatment.Wearedevelopingsystems that will provide themostsensitive, accurate and robust NGS-based ctDNAmutationdetection.It will deliver unparalleled accuracy froma minimal amountofpatientblood samples.We are looking foran outstandingindividual tojoin ourProduct Developmentteam to drive successful transfer of projects from R&D phase into manufacturing and commercialization phase.This position will report to Head of R&D.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the product development process from feasibility phase to final product launch;
• Plan, design and execute assay research and development experiments;
• Analyze data, evaluate results, form conclusions, and provide and/or implement improvements;
• Communicate results with colleagues and R&D management;
• Lead the development and implementation of quality control procedures for critical reagents, instruments and processes;
• Ensure product performance by utilizing proven development practices and/or developing novel procedures to overcome obstacles;
• Optimize and document SOPs to achieve commercial levels of stability, robustness and performance;
• Supervise the activities of R&D team members; Work closely with other teams in a collaborative environment;
• Adjust work schedule to meet time-sensitive project milestones;
• Keep a high-quality laboratory notebook.

• PhD degree in molecular engineering field with 2 years of product development experience;
• Experience with liquid biopsy or NGS assay development preferred;
• Experience with enzyme optimization/purification preferred;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Attention to details; Well organized and efficient;
• Excellent communication skills and time management skills are must;
• In-depth knowledge of product development, validation and verification and manufacture processes;
• Demonstrated record of product launch and transfer to operations;
• Proficient technical writing skills and excellent documentation skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and/or across different function groups;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment;