New Product Scientist

About the Company

Plasmidsaurus is on a mission to accelerate new cures and promote a healthier planet by unlocking a new level of productivity for scientists. We are expanding our disruptive sequencing model across all of genomics, providing scientists everywhere with faster, simpler, and more affordable access to the data that powers discovery.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new RNA sequencing opportunities through literature review and market analysis
• Design and execute experiments to assess technical feasibility and sequencing performance
• Develop and validate new library preparation methods to expand the product portfolio
• Determine which methods can be translated into scalable, automated production processes
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Bioinformatics, Production, and Automation to bring products to market
• Guide the work of research associates and laboratory technicians

Requirements

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
• 5-10 years of industry experience
• Strong molecular biology and assay development expertise
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and develop new molecular biology workflows
• Experience launching products, processes, or scientific technologies
• Excellent bench-level laboratory skills
• Experience in sequencing, reagent development, or scientific services

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming for data analysis or laboratory instrumentation
• Experience guiding the work of research associates or laboratory technicians
• Experience at sequencing service providers or reagent companies