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Senior Cancer Applications Scientist 10X Genomics is looking for an outstanding scientist to join its Applications Development group. The scientist must have a passion for innovating new applications that use Next Generation Sequencing technologies to drive discovery and improve human health. The scientist must be able to learn quickly, creatively solve problems, and communicate effectively. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or equivalent depth of knowledge and experience in molecular biology or genetics, especially as applied to NGS applications in cancer.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with early access customers to test new products and applications
- Identify key opinion leaders in clinical and research oncology and opportunities for collaboration for application development
- Develop and run internal product validation efforts
- Use 10X Genomics’ platform to develop novel NGS cancer applications
- Produce proof-of-concept data sets to demonstrate the unique power of the 10X Genomics platform for cancer applications internally and externally
- Write applications notes for users of the 10X Genomics platform
Required Skills and Background
- PhD or equivalent in molecular biology, cancer biology, genetics, or a related field
- Deep understanding of the NGS applications space, particularly as related to human health (e.g., sequencing applied to RNA, tumor samples, single cells)
- Experience with existing NGS platforms (e.g., Illumina, Ion Torrent, PacBio, etc.)
- Strong understanding of the application of NGS in the clinical and research oncology spaces
- Demonstrated ability to trouble-shoot complex problems and to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- An eagerness to dramatically improve NGS tools
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills demonstrated with peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
- Demonstrated ability to maintain relationships with customers or external collaborators
Desired Skills and Background
- Experience analyzing large sequencing data sets
- Experience with NGS-related products such as Agilent SureSelect target capture, Ion AmpliSeq, Fluidigm single cell sequencing, etc.
- Deep knowledge of RNA or cellular biology in cancer context
