What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Development Scientist position at Freenome?
About This Opportunity
At Freenome, we are seeking a Staff Development Scientist to join Freenome’s Genomics Development team. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical expert in end to end product development for our Genomic workflows.. You will collaborate with Molecular Research, Computational Science, Validation and Verification, Automation, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory & Product Management teams to develop and transfer technologies into a regulated, high-throughput environment and contribute to Freenome’s multiomic product portfolio aimed at early cancer detection.
The role reports to the Senior Director, Development. This role will be an on-site role based in our Brisbane, California headquarters.
What You’ll Do
The US target range of our base salary for new hires is $166,175 - $252,500. You will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered. Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, and education. We invite you to check out our career page @ freenome.com/job-openings/ for additional company information.
Freenome is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. Freenome does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
At Freenome, we are seeking a Staff Development Scientist to join Freenome’s Genomics Development team. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical expert in end to end product development for our Genomic workflows.. You will collaborate with Molecular Research, Computational Science, Validation and Verification, Automation, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory & Product Management teams to develop and transfer technologies into a regulated, high-throughput environment and contribute to Freenome’s multiomic product portfolio aimed at early cancer detection.
The role reports to the Senior Director, Development. This role will be an on-site role based in our Brisbane, California headquarters.
What You’ll Do
- Provide expertise in prototype evaluation, design, development and subsequent transfer of NGS based methodologies and assays
- In close partnership with cross functional teams, influence product design,IP, and business strategy by providing sound technical input that balances technical and business objectives
- Ensures Design Control framework is adopted and implemented through the Product Development life cycle
- Serve as the cross-functional liaison representing Development
- Lead multiple projects/programs simultaneously
- Take lead on implementing ideas or process improvements with a significant impact on Freenome’s technology platform and the business as a whole, and take full accountability for their overall technical direction
- Serves as a thought partner for internal and external stakeholders and be called upon as a technical subject matter expert
- Set technical direction for programs and adapt communication style to effectively communicate the depth of the work to compel and influence diverse audiences
- Meticulously establish and document procedures and processes that have visible impact on the strategic goals of the company
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field with 12 years of experience or PhD with 8 years of experience in Product Development in the molecular diagnostics industry
- Deep expertise in running and developing automated molecular biology and biochemistry assays for LDT and/or IVD products.Proven track record of end to end product development working on multiple programs simultaneously
- Excellent communications skills and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with IVD products
- Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment (CLIA, GLP/GCLP, IVD development)
- Experience with NGS assays along with strong expertise with analysis and interpretation of NGS data
The US target range of our base salary for new hires is $166,175 - $252,500. You will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered. Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, and education. We invite you to check out our career page @ freenome.com/job-openings/ for additional company information.
Freenome is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. Freenome does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
- Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
Salary : $166,175 - $252,500