Scientist, NGS Assay Development at Agilent Technologies in Santa Clara, California

Job Description:

Secondary Locations
US-CA-La Jolla-Suites 150-200

Job Description

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek - so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

We are looking for a creative, self-motivated individual to join our Emerging Technologies team in Agilent's Diagnostics and Genomics Group, tasked to drive innovation and expand Agilent genomics' footprint in both research and clinical markets!

As a scientist on the team, you will identify and generate technical reviews of new application areas, technologies and M&A opportunities. Applications will primarily be focused around NGS workflows but can expand to other techniques including CRISPR. Periodically, lab-based technology evaluations might be required where you will be responsible for experimental design, execution, and data analysis of assays, selected for evaluation. The ideal candidate has experience with molecular biological techniques and working with NGS technologies, enjoys solving complex problems, can think outside the box and wants to apply and develop their skills in a fast-paced R&D team environment. You will interact closely with the marketing team and other technical groups.

Travel Required
Occasional

Schedule
Full-time

Shift
Day Shift

Duration
Not applicable

Job Type
Experienced

Job Function
R&D




Option to Work Remote
No

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in a related field with suitable field, with Ph.D. degree preferred. May consider candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience specific to this role.


• 8+ years experience in molecular assay development.


• Knowledge and experience with common molecular biology techniques and principles such as: Nucleic acid hybridization assays, PCR and primer design, DNA/RNA isolation, enzymatic manipulation of DNA/RNA, etc.


• Ability and experience working with next-generation sequencing sample preparation workflows


• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment within a global organization

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