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IDEXX · 1 day ago

Senior Genomic Scientist

Westbrook, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $110K/yr

IDEXX is an innovation leader in every industry they serve, and they are seeking a Senior Genomic Scientist to drive biomarker discovery projects. The successful candidate will perform Next Generation Sequencing workflows, analyze data, and collaborate with the Genomics team to advance molecular assays and multi-omics objectives.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLivestockVeterinary

No H1B

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

Scout and evaluate cutting-edge sequencing technologies for their application to biomarker discovery and diagnostics

Leverage established and emerging bioinformatics tools to process, analyze, and visualize sequencing data for biomarker discovery (e.g. genomic variants)

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

Next Generation SequencingIllumina sequencersOxford Nanopore sequencersBioinformatics toolsMolecular biology techniquesData analysis skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationDetail-oriented

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

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10,000+ people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job.

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