Application Scientist II, Genomics

Oxford Immunotec

Oxford Immunotec

Multiple locations
Posted on Dec 5, 2024

Job Title

Application Scientist II, Genomics


Location(s)

Hopkinton, Providence

About Us

Revvity is a developer and provider of end-to-end solutions designed to help scientists, researchers, and clinicians solve the world’s greatest health challenges. We pair the enthusiasm of an industry disruptor with the experience of a longtime leader. Our diverse team of 11,000+ colleagues from around the globe are vital to our success and the reason we’re able to push boundaries in pursuit of better human health.

Find your future at Revvity

Revvity seeks a creative scientist with expertise in next-generation sequencing (NGS) and library preparation techniques. This role focuses on automating library preparation protocols on our novel NGS sample preparation platform. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently and collaboratively with a diverse team, including customers, engineers, and academic partners. This role will expand our product offering by development of new assay workflows, providing application and technical support, creating scientific materials, attending industry conferences and supporting marketing initiatives.

Job Summary & Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop and optimize low throughput automated library preparation assays
  • Convert manual library preparation protocols into automated solutions, including new NGS library prep workflow chemistries
  • Conduct design of experiments to validate and troubleshoot assay performance
  • Performing sample extraction, library preparation and sequencing for genomic, transcriptomic and metagenomic projects
  • Stay current with NGS technology advancements and assay development best practices
  • Provide technical support to internal teams and external partners / customers
  • Prepare validation reports and technical documentation
  • Lead technical transfer of NGS assays from R&D to a production state in manufacturing

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in a life sciences discipline
  • 2 + years in designing, executing, and troubleshooting NGS based experiments

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ph.D with 5 + years of relevant NGS experience
  • Experience programming automation for NGS library preparation.
  • Experience transferring assays to manufacturing scaleup and production
  • Proficient in molecular biology techniques like PCR and library preparation
  • Strong understanding of NGS and multi-omic technologies
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with liquid handling instrumentation
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency programming in Python or a similar language
  • Bioinformatics experience

Physical Requirements & Expectations:

  • Travel requirement 5-10%

What do we offer?

We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to our employees. Below are some highlights of our benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options

  • Life and Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time-Off

  • Parental Benefits

  • 401k with Company Match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more about Revvity’s benefits by visiting our Why Revvity page.

*For benefit-eligible roles only. Part-time and temporary roles may not be eligible for all benefits listed. Please reach out to your recruiter for more information.

Revvity is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Revvity is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.