IDEXX Livestock Diagnostics ยท 1 month ago
Senior Genomic Scientist
Westbrook, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelIDEXX Livestock Diagnostics is looking for an energetic and innovative Senior Scientist with deep expertise in genomics and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to drive biomarker discovery projects. The successful candidate will join a team of scientists specializing in NGS, bioinformatics, and molecular assay development.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Perform diverse Next Generation Sequencing workflows (e.g. WGS, transcriptome, and methylome) and analyze the data to evaluate sequencing performance
Use and maintain cutting-edge genomics equipment, such as Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencers and digital PCR instruments
Identify, develop and execute novel NGS and genomics strategies to advance discovery power and opportunities
Leverage established and emerging bioinformatics tools to process, analyze, and visualize sequencing data for biomarker discovery (e.g. genomic variation)
Design and execute experiments, analyze and interpret data, and communicate results and conclusions to diverse audiences, including IDEXX senior leadership
Extract and QC nucleic acids from a variety of samples for NGS and dPCR (e.g. clinical tissues, liquid biopsy, and cell models)
Work collaboratively within the Genomics team to convert biomarkers into molecular assays and across cross-functional R&D teams to support larger multi-omics objectives
Perform data quality control and troubleshooting, maintain accurate documentation, and continually improve lab infrastructure and workflows
Maintain a world-class molecular lab alongside other wet lab scientists
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genomics, or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated experience working with and developing protocols for a wide variety of sample types, such as fresh-frozen and FFPE tissues and blood/plasma/serum
Hands-on experience with and demonstrated understanding of Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencers and instruments that quantify and quality control nucleic acids (e.g. tapestation, qubit, nanodrop)
Hands-on experience with and demonstrated understanding of at least two of the following NGS strategies: whole genome, whole exome, transcriptome, amplicon/targeted, and methylome sequencing
Hands-on experience with bioinformatic tools to process and analyze sequencing data
Experience with a broad range of molecular biology and analytical techniques
Detail-oriented and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and interpret results
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to take initiative and be accountable
Benefits
Opportunity for annual cash bonus
Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
5% matching 401k
Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more
Company
IDEXX Livestock Diagnostics
Diagnostic tests and services to monitor the health of herd and flock animals worldwide.
5001-10000 employees
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