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Salary: USD 145,000 - 185,000 / annual
Clear Labs builds an FDA-cleared next-generation sequencing (NGS) diagnostics platform called Clear Dx, combining automated sample-to-report workflows with assay menus spanning oncology and infectious disease testing. The company integrates hardware, software, and wet-lab science to deliver end-to-end diagnostic solutions.
You will serve as Clear Labs' internal oncology subject matter expert, advising the assay development, automation, and systems integration teams on oncology biology, genomics, and clinical relevance as the company builds out its oncology assay menu. This is primarily an internal scientific advisory role, with select customer, partner, and conference-facing responsibilities as a secondary component.
Key responsibilities include:
- Act as the internal oncology SME, advising cross-functional teams on oncology biology, genomics, and clinical relevance for new panels and workflows.
- Stay current on oncology genomics literature, competitive assays, and clinical guidelines; translate that knowledge into internal scientific recommendations.
- Provide scientific input on assay design, panel content, and evidentiary requirements for oncology offerings (companion diagnostics, comprehensive genomic profiling, MRD).
- Serve as an internal bridge between R&D/assay science and other functions, translating technical work into language for clinical, commercial, and partner audiences.
- Support customers and partner reference laboratories with oncology assay application science and protocol troubleshooting (secondary).
- Represent Clear Labs' oncology science with key opinion leaders and at select conferences; provide scientific input during partner evaluations (secondary).
Reports to the COO & Chief Scientific Officer. Occasional travel required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- PhD (or equivalent industry experience) in oncology genomics, molecular pathology, or closely related field.
- Prior experience as an internal scientific advisor, subject matter expert, or R&D scientist supporting assay or product development in oncology genomics.
- Comfortable advising cross-functional technical teams on oncology biology and translating that into practical assay and product decisions.
- Prior experience with companion diagnostics, comprehensive genomic profiling, or MRD assay workflows strongly preferred.
- Some prior experience in an Applications Scientist, Field Application Scientist, or Medical Science Liaison-type role is a plus, but not the primary focus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
