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Envita Medical Centers - Cancer and Lyme Disease Facility · 3 months ago

Scientist (Next Generation Sequencing)

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Envita Medical Centers is a Cancer and Lyme Disease Facility seeking a motivated and experienced Molecular Biologist. The role focuses on developing and executing workflows for nucleic acid and imaging analysis, utilizing next generation sequencing and other advanced techniques to enhance patient care.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHospitalOncology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop, validate, and execute workflows for nucleic acid and imaging analysis

Isolate and identify cancer cells using molecular and imaging techniques

Perform library preparation and NGS

Extract and purify high quality nucleic acids as well as perform quality control analysis for assessing nucleic acid integrity and purity

Proactively employ a range of cellular and molecular biology techniques

Prepare patient samples for analysis using a range of techniques including imaging

Design and execute experiments, analyze, and interpret the results

Analyze high throughput data, generate reports, and integrate into LIMS platform

Collect, prepare and manage SOPs

Manage the use of laboratory reagents and supplies

Contribute to scientific publications as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Next Generation SequencingMolecular Biology TechniquesNucleic Acid ExtractionLibrary PreparationPCRData AnalysisLaboratory PracticesCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

PhD in molecular biology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, or related field

5+ years of experience in molecular biology techniques including performing high quality nucleic acid (especially RNA) extraction from fresh/frozen tissue, FFPE, blood or other body fluids, next generation sequencing, library preparation, QC analysis for nucleic acid integrity and purity, PCR, and high throughput transcript analysis

Provides subject matter expertise in development and implementation of molecular assays

Proficient in mammalian cell culture, circulating tumor cells, proliferation/apoptosis assays, design of experiments including control experiments

Expert in standard laboratory procedures, molecular biology techniques, documentation, and data analysis

Experience in preparation of slides for imaging and image analysis

Ability to troubleshoot, modify, and adapt to new workflows as required for analysis

Identify and learn new techniques as well as multi-task

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment

Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Knowledgeable about good laboratory practices and biosafety protocols

Benefits

Medical

Life

Dental

Vision

401k

Company

Envita Medical Centers - Cancer and Lyme Disease Facility

Envita Medical Centers offers cutting-edge cancer treatment through advanced precision oncology, going beyond traditional methods like chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.

Founded in 1999

Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

51-200 employees