Associate Director – Genomic Assay Research and Development

At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility to accelerate our collective impact on humanity. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director, Genomic Assay Research and Development who will play a pivotal role in leading scientists to develop cutting edge NGS and other genomic assay products to accelerate scientific discovery. Join a team of dreamers and revolutionaries who are focused on democratizing access to genetic analysis, thereby accelerating the pace of scientific discovery.  We are redefining an industry and the possibilities are endless. Experience with Genomic Applications and NGS is a must. This role will report to Sr Director, Genomics Applications and will be a San Diego based role.

If you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this role.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Keep current with the field of genomics, especially NGS methodologies and IP landscape
• Lead the NGS research studies and technology innovations. Contribute to strategic genomic application roadmap
• Explore and test feasibility of novel methods to facilitate biological and genetic studies. Bring concept projects to full feasibility and/or through the complete product development phases in extremely short timeline
• Lead assay development and overcome technical difficulties with creative ideas
• Guide scientists and research associates from cross functional groups
• Fully involved in detailed experimental design, execution, data analysis/interpretation, and drawing comprehensive conclusions
• Deliver multiple research and product development projects on time
• Provide strong technical leadership in cross-functional environment at the interfaces of life sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, system integration, operation/manufacturing, and engineering
• Deeply involved in project planning and results tracking with details and communicate complex development challenges in a clear and timely manner
• Generate high quality scientific data and reports; File IP applications and invention disclosure
• Live Element values and grow a strong R&D team with the drive for excellence

Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. with 8+ years’ industry experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, genomics, chemistry, or related field with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role managing scientists
• Demonstrated technical expertise and innovation via publications, IP filing, and product launch
• Extensive experience in nucleic acid process and manipulation, NGS library prep workflows, spatial genomics, proteomics, and NGS sequencing platforms, etc
• Experienced user in bioinformatics and data analysis tools, e.g. Python, R, ImageJ, JMP, etc
• Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to lead multiple projects through a complex development program in fast pace environments

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 20 pounds.

Location:

• San Diego

Travel: 

• Domestic travel up to 10%

Job Type:

• Full-time/Exempt

Base Compensation Pay Range:

• $167,000 - $197,000

In addition to base compensation noted above, you will be eligible for stock options, discretionary annual bonus, no cost health insurance plans, 401k with company match, and flexible paid time off. 

Please note: Base compensation will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience. 

We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.