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Lead Scientist - Next Gen Sequencing Assay Development - Woonsocket, RI
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An Assay Development Scientist creates assays or systems to test and evaluate the effect of a chemical compound on an organism. Directs assay development as part of a research process to develop new drugs.
$106,812 / year median in Rhode Island
+6% projected growth
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- $146k Per Year Lead Scientist
- Next Gen Sequencing Assay Development
- Woonsocket, RI
(Employer Name Not Available)
Occupation:
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Location:
Woonsocket, RI
- 02895
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
11/11/2025
Positions available: 1
Source:
Diedre Moire Corporation
Web Site:
www.diedremoire.com
Job #: 10633
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Job Description
Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Seeking experience with next generation sequencing and development of sensitive, high-throughput, highly scalable clinical assays.
Requires:
- Advanced degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related.
- Expertise with molecular biology, sequencing, and bioinformatics.
- Direct experience developing, testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, approving, and utilizing next generation sequencing technologies.
- Experience with Illumina, Roche 454, Ion torrent, or similar DNA sequencing technologies.
- Experience developing and writing shell scripts to automate NGS (next generation sequencing) tests.
Generous compensation with competitive starting salary and annual bonus packages. Fantastic company paid family and individual medical, health, vision and prescription coverage. Matched 401(k) and paid training, tuition reimbursement for continued education, excellent holiday and vacation package. Opportunities to advance within the company structure.