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Molecular Assay Scientist
Molecular Assay Scientist-June 2024
Rochester
Jun 15, 2025
ABOUT INSIGHT GLOBAL
Insight Global provides top talent and staffing solutions that help job seekers find careers in healthcare, finance, IT and government.
1,001 - 5,000 employees
Consulting, Technology
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About Molecular Assay Scientist

  Job Description

  team is comprised of PhD, MSc and BSc level scientists who are passionate about providing the best-in-class cell, gene, and virus therapies. Our core company values are:

  * Drive discovery

  * Make big ideas a reality

  * Achieve excellence together

  * Embrace scientific integrity

  Key Responsibilities

  * Development, qualification, and validation of molecular assays under minimal supervision.

  * Independently design primer and fluorescent hydrolysis probes for gene targets of interest to support qPCR, RT-qPCR, and possible ddPCR assays.

  * Understand viral vector designs and develop appropriate molecular assays to support assay development in gene and cell therapies.

  * Understand appropriate statistical models and acceptance criteria for assay performance, relevant to assay qualification and validation.

  * Collaborate with other team members to advance cross-functional scientific projects and standardize adoption of new scientific techniques.

  * Following an onboarding period, the candidate will perform assay development research under minimal supervision, but in close collaboration with other members of the scientific team.

  * Perform recombinant DNA activities, ranging from cloning (Gibson Assembly, PCR, Vector Digestion) and DNA plasmid purification (small & large-scale) and in vitro transcription to generate assay controls.

  Skills and Requirements

  Essential Qualifications

  * A PhD, Master's or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Molecular/Cellular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry or related field.

  * Minimum three years (Advanced degree(s)) or five years (Bachelor's degree) laboratory experience, including at least two years performing research. Industry Experience Preferred.

  * A robust understanding of molecular assay performance criteria, applicable to fluorescent qPCR/ddPCR assays (including multiplexed assays), according to applicable regulatory guidance.

  * Knowledge of molecular biology techniques including DNA and RNA isolations, PCR, qPCR, RT-qPCR, ddPCR, and cloning.

  * Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner.

  * A sense of urgency, speed, persistence, and organization in a dynamic and exciting work environment. CRO/CMO experience Post Doc null

  We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

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