Research Scientist I
Company: Exact Sciences Corp
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 22, 2024
Job Description:
At Exact Sciences, we're helping change how the world prevents,
detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and
clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they
matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an
inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while
you're working to help others.Position OverviewThe Research
Scientist I, with limited guidance from more experienced
scientists, works individually and in collaboration with others on
multiple projects which are moderate to complex in scope. The
Research Scientist I plays an active role in planning of projects
and experiments and is often the technical lead responsible for the
successful execution of the project. This position involves
independently making detailed observations, analyzing data and
interpreting results. Working in a team setting, the Research
Scientist I will primarily be involved in Research and Development
projects serving as a technical lead in translating research ideas
and concepts into the product development pipeline towards
development of diagnostic assay products.This position is onsite in
San Diego.Essential Duties
- Conduct bench level experiments within several product or
technology areas and identify problems and discrepancies.
- Independently plan and analyze results of bench level
experiments within several product or technology areas; effectively
present at data meetings, group meetings, and project team
meetings.
- Operate scientific instrumentation related to performance of
duties and notify appropriate personnel of any problems.
- Effectively utilize and apply methods or technologies and
provide ideas for new techniques, when appropriate.
- Maintain knowledge of technological industry developments that
could assist in completion of an assignment or aid in the
development of new processes or procedures.
- Provide technical input and participate in decisions affecting
project planning and experimental design.
- Prepare and provide information and data for scientific
abstracts/conferences/project meetings/publication.
- Generate, document, and communicate development plans for
critical aspects of a project.
- Participate in the development of research plans and
experimental outlines, write experimental protocols, and perform
laboratory experiments.
- Prepare detailed technical procedures, protocols, and
reports.
- Evaluate impact of nonconforming data to product or
process.
- Identify and address trends in study data.
- Prepare and approve written reports.
- Lead identification of areas for process improvements.
- Maintain lab notebook in a complete and consistent manner,
following all legal, ISO, and QSR requirements, as well as keeping
clear and complete.
- Prepare reports and documentation providing the analysis or
summarization of experimental results, outcomes, and next steps to
supervisor, technical teams/groups, or project teams.
- Present experimental results and defend scientific ideas and
findings at project or departmental meetings; provide technical
input, as needed.
- Work on problems of diverse and complex in scope in which
analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
- Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and
policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining
solutions.
- Work on individual assignments and with project team members,
as appropriate, to meet department and project objectives.
- Work within project timeframes that are established
collaboratively by team members.
- Act as technical leader for one or more projects that are
moderate to complex in scope.
- Exercise discretion and independent judgement within broadly
defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques,
and evaluation criteria for obtaining and interpreting results,
analyzing data, and presenting findings in a professional and
knowledgeable manner.
- Promote an open, collaborative environment built on trust to
foster positive teamwork.
- Assist in planning and recommendation of activities that
account for prioritization of organizational and department
goals.
- Ability to train and mentor research associates.
- Ability to organize, present, and convey moderate problems or
issues.
- Ability to communicate clearly with supervisor and group
members.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate, work effectively and contribute within
team, department, and cross-functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail skills.
- Ability to effectively work on several varied projects at one
time, with frequent changing priorities.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making
skills.
- Apply technical knowledge, scientific creativity and rigor,
collaboration with others, and independent thought; ability to
provide insights and defend scientific ideas.
- Apply experimental knowledge and outcomes to new and valuable
problems; ability to make predictions based on a deep understanding
of the fundamental nature of the inputs into a decision or
action.
- Uphold company mission and values through accountability,
innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
- Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System
policies and procedures.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds for approximately 5% of a
typical working day.
- Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a
computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 50% of a
typical working day.
- Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and
forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
- Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective
equipment requirements.
- Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment including
microscopes, microtomes, blades, strainers, and pipettes for
extended periods of time.
- May perform repetitious actions using lab tools.
- Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range.
- May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens and
instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing
elements, and high-speed centrifugation.
- Ability and means to travel between local Exact Sciences
locations.
- Ability to travel 5% of working time away from work location,
may include overnight/weekend travel.Minimum Qualifications
- PhD in life sciences, medical technology, clinical laboratory
science, chemical/physical/biological science, or related field; or
Master's degree in life sciences, medical technology, clinical
laboratory science, chemical/physical/biological science, or
related field and 4 years of related experience in lieu of a PhD;
or Bachelor's degree in life sciences, medical technology, clinical
laboratory science, chemical/physical/biological science, or
related field and 6 years of related experience in lieu of
PhD.
- 1+ years of experience in medical device/IVD, biotech, life
science, or pharmaceutical industry.
- Demonstrated ability to apply molecular biology and/or
biochemical techniques.
- Demonstrated understanding of GMP, ISO, and Quality
Systems.
- Good knowledge of molecular biology and/or biochemistry and/or
next-generation sequencing (NGS) and genomics.
- Basic knowledge of statistical and mathematical methods in
biology/genetics/genomics; including experience with statistical
software, such as JMP.
- Proficient computer skills to include Internet navigation,
Email usage, and word processing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Excel, Word, and
PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the
position with or without accommodation.
- Authorization to work in the United States without
sponsorship.
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