Senior Scientist - Product Applications - Enumerix
Palo Alto, CA
About the Job
Join the Genomics Revolution!
Are you ready to connect your passion for science to one of the most groundbreaking revolutions in genomics? Enumerix is on the lookout for an enthusiastic senior scientist to join our mission in launching the revolutionary UltraPCR™ platform. This platform, a culmination of major advancements in molecular biology, emulsion chemistry, consumables, 3D imaging, and computational imaging, stands as a next-generation PCR platform with unparalleled precision and accuracy in quantifying single molecules in a highly multiplexed manner.
Why Enumerix?Â
At Enumerix, we're not just developing products; we're shaping the future of genomics. Our executive team, comprising pioneers in the genomics space, has a rich history of inventing and building products such as microarrays, NIPT, single cells, and spatial genomics. Leveraging this wealth of experience, we believe we can now disrupt the stagnant field of PCR that has seen minimal innovation for many years. Join us and be part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team at the forefront of innovation.
Your Role:
- Support UltraPCR applications development programs, working directly with senior staff in designing and running experiments, and analyzing complex datasets.
- Contribute to data generation for use in marketing materials, such as technical notes and poster presentations, in collaboration with cross-functional colleagues.
- Become a hands-on expert of the UltraPCR assay, and quickly learn how to perform our state-of-the-art multiplex assay design to enable unprecedented multiplex PCR capabilities.
- Support our customer-facing colleagues as a spokesperson for UltraPCR training and technical education.
- Report directly to the Sr. Manager, Product Applications
- Uphold the highest standards by following all company policies and health and safety codes.
Your Profile:
- Must hold a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Virology, or the Biomedical Sciences.
- Have from 0 years to 4 years (in total) of industry experience in the field of genomics and applications.
- Possess expertise in quantitative molecular biology techniques beyond standard PCR, including at least one of the following: qPCR, NGS, or digital PCR.
- Have direct experience in custom molecular assay design logic, testing, analysis, and optimization.
- Bring experience in PCR or NGS assay design focused on gene therapy, infectious disease, and/or liquid biopsy.
- Demonstrate a keen interest in applying statistics to data analysis, and building clinical diagnostics, supported by a productive publication record and awareness of current methodologies in molecular research.
- Leverage strong data analysis skills, using common programming languages such as R to manipulate and extract information from large datasets.
- Embrace a team-player mentality, eagerly training and mentoring junior colleagues to foster a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Excellent communicator, both verbal and written.
For this position, the base pay range is: $105,000-$130,000 per year.
Enumerix is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Direct applicants only, no recruiters please.