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Salary: USD 100,600 - 151,000 / annual
Precision Medicine Group seeks a Senior Scientist to lead protein expression assays on tissues and liquid biopsies, including circulating tumor cells (CTCs). This role combines hands-on scientific expertise with team leadership and client engagement.
You will design, develop, and validate assays while ensuring compliance with SOPs and quality standards. Key responsibilities include performing experiments independently, analyzing and presenting data accurately, and maintaining high-quality output with improved productivity metrics. You will coordinate with management on project timelines, troubleshoot scientific issues, and ensure all experiments use qualified equipment with proper maintenance documentation.
A critical aspect of this role is supervising assigned laboratory staff, training junior team members in cell culture and antibody staining techniques, data analysis, and presentation. You will mentor staff in these core competencies while maintaining safe lab practices. You will also collaborate with other technical teams on resource sharing and technical expertise, monitor project expenses, and serve as a scientific resource to external clients and internal stakeholders. Report writing and client presentations are regular responsibilities.
The role requires establishing and improving procedures and SOP documentation, with a focus on GLP and ISO/CAP/CLIA standards. You will work with equipment such as the Leica Bond autostainer and digital pathology software like Indica Halo. Extended hours may occasionally be necessary to meet business demands.
**Requirements:**
Minimum education and experience (one of the following):
- Ph.D. in cell biology, oncology, or related fields with 6+ years of relevant laboratory experience, OR
- Master's Degree with 10+ years in an academic core or industry setting
Must-have skills and experience:
- Cell culture experience
- Manual staining and automated protocols (e.g., Leica Bond autostainer) for multiplex immunofluorescence (mIF) assays
- Indica Halo or other digital pathology software experience
- Ability to prioritize tasks and function in a team-oriented environment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Data organization and analysis capabilities; ability to prepare reports
- Sound judgment and discretion
- Physical capability: lift and carry 1–15 lbs regularly; lift up to 50 lbs overhead with assistance; frequent sitting, grasping, and finger dexterity; exposure to cold freezer environments (-20°C to -196°C)
- Fluent English (read, write, speak, comprehend)
Preferred qualifications:
- Solid understanding of current GLP and/or ISO/CAP/CLIA standards
- Experience supervising technical personnel
