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Wet Lab Staff Scientist

MyOme · Menlo Park · On-site

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About MyOme

Backed by Sequoia.

About the role

MyOme is seeking an experienced and innovative senior wet lab scientist who can both guide development efforts and contribute to our NGS assay development roadmap. This person will initially lead efforts to incorporate RNASeq into MyOme’s clinical testing workflow and evaluate additional new technologies. The ideal candidate has proven experience standing up clinical NGS assays and is able to think critically and creatively to deliver results.

What they're looking for

  • Develop a comprehensive project plan for bringing RNASeq in house, covering development milestones, hiring needs, validation strategy, budget, and quality control
  • Lead the technical development and validation of RNASeq assays, ensuring they meet MyOme's quality and performance standards
  • Work closely with the research bioinformatics team to align wet lab processes with downstream data analysis and pipeline needs
  • Mentor and guide wet lab scientists, providing technical direction on assay development and validation work
  • Expand the in house assay portfolio over time by leading evaluation and (if warranted) development efforts for additional assays (e.g. Illumina TruPath, proteomics)
  • Present project plans, progress, and findings to senior leadership
More about this role

MyOme’s mission is to provide clinically actionable genetic information to patients throughout their lives. We combine clinical-grade whole genome sequencing, advanced AI methods for genome interpretation, and seamless digital tools for doctors and patients to order and access results. Our team is composed of seasoned entrepreneurs, scientists, and operators, and we're backed by top-tier investors.

MyOme is seeking an experienced and innovative senior wet lab scientist who can both guide development efforts and contribute to our NGS assay development roadmap. This person will initially lead efforts to incorporate RNASeq into MyOme’s clinical testing workflow and evaluate additional new technologies. The ideal candidate has proven experience standing up clinical NGS assays and is able to think critically and creatively to deliver results.

  • Develop a comprehensive project plan for bringing RNASeq in house, covering development milestones, hiring needs, validation strategy, budget, and quality control
  • Lead the technical development and validation of RNASeq assays, ensuring they meet MyOme's quality and performance standards
  • Partner with automation engineers to design efficient,...

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