NeoGenomics Laboratories
Project Scientist, NGS
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Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.
NeoGenomics is looking for a Scientist who wants to learn to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. This is an onsite position in Cambridge, UK with a Monday - Friday, day shift. This is a fixed term contract position through 2027 and possibly beyond.
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Position Summary:
As a Scientist you will be able to apply your deep expertise in assay design and validation to further the development existing projects. Your role will include hands-on experience in sequencing data analysis and interpretation. You will work across wet-lab and data analysis workflows and play a key role in assay development, validation, troubleshooting, and high-quality data delivery in a regulated laboratory environment.
Responsibilities:
- Design, optimize, and validate primers/probes for Sanger sequencing, PCR, and NGS applications
- Hands-on execution of wet-lab testing for Sanger, PCR, and NGS workflows
- Analyze and interpret sequencing data using platforms such as Sequencher, SeqScape, Gene Mapper, Innovigene data analysis suites, and others
- Perform variant calling, alignment review, and quality assessment for Sanger and NGS datasets
- Identify and troubleshoot data quality issues and recommend corrective actions
- Support assay development, RUO/LDT validations, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
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Education, Experience & Qualifications:
- Advanced degree, PhD strongly preferred in Life, Physical or Computer Science
- At least two years of applied experience with Molecular (NGS) platform and assay development
- Demonstrate solid understanding of laboratory and/or analytical techniques
- Develop and deliver complex directions and scientific project plans
- Capture and record complex scientific data accurately and reliably with attention to detail
- Communicate effectively through written and verbal presentations and use software tools to produce high-impact data presentations
- Problem solve independently and escalate issues appropriately and in a timely manner
- Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
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