ChromoLogic

Senior Scientist, Microbiology

ChromoLogic • $110K — $130K *
Monrovia, CA 91016In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field
  • 3+ years postdoctoral or equivalent research experience
  • Expertise in microbiology and molecular biology techniques
  • Experience with infectious disease diagnostics and microbial genomics
  • Strong understanding of bioinformatics tools
  • Proven ability to lead research initiatives and troubleshoot technical challenges
  • Excellent scientific writing and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and validation of diagnostic assays
  • Drive innovative research on infectious diseases and biomarkers
  • Execute complex experiments involving NGS and metagenomics
  • Interpret results to identify novel diagnostic targets
  • Develop scientific strategies for research initiatives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners
  • Mentor junior scientists and research associates

Benefits

  • Lead transformative research programs that impact global health
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial scientific environment
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies
  • Career growth opportunities with leadership responsibilities
  • Participation in innovative federally funded and commercial R&D initiatives
Full Job Description
Senior Scientist, Microbiology

Key Responsibilities
Scientific Leadership & Research
  • Lead the design, development, optimization, and validation of molecular, microbial, genomic, and cellular diagnostic assays for point-of-care and laboratory-based applications
  • Drive innovative research programs focused on infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, cancer biomarkers, host-pathogen interactions, and precision medicine
  • Design and execute complex experiments involving NGS, metagenomics, microbial genomics, transcriptomics, and molecular diagnostics
  • Interpret experimental results and integrate genomic, molecular, and systems biology data to identify novel diagnostic targets and biomarkers
Program Development & Collaboration
  • Develop scientific strategies for target validation and translational research initiatives
  • Collaborate closely with bioinformaticians, molecular biologists, clinicians, engineers, and external partners to advance research and product development programs
  • Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior scientists, and research associates
  • Identify emerging technologies and scientific opportunities to expand ChromoLogic's research portfolio
Grant Writing & Technical Documentation
  • Develop and manage federally funded research programs including SBIR/STTR and other grant-funded initiatives
  • Prepare technical reports, research publications, regulatory documentation, patents, grant proposals, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Present scientific findings to internal leadership, collaborators, sponsors, and scientific conferences
Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field
  • Minimum 3+ years of postdoctoral, industrial, government, or equivalent research experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in microbiology and molecular biology techniques, including:
    • Genomic DNA and RNA extraction
    • qPCR, RT-PCR, and digital droplet PCR (ddPCR)
    • Microbial culture and characterization
    • Metagenomic and microbiome analysis
    • Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows
    • Nucleic acid assay development and validation
  • Experience with infectious disease diagnostics, microbial genomics, host-pathogen biology, or pathogen detection technologies
  • Strong understanding of bioinformatics tools for genomic, transcriptomic, and pathway analysis
  • Proven ability to independently design experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot technical challenges, and lead research initiatives
  • Excellent scientific writing and communication skills with a strong record of publications, technical reports, patents, or grant submissions
  • Demonstrated success working in collaborative, interdisciplinary research environments
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing diagnostic devices, biosensors, or point-of-care technologies
  • Knowledge of microbiome sequencing and analysis
  • Experience working in regulated laboratory environments including CLIA, CAP, FDA, or ISO-related quality systems
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted analytics, computational biology, or machine learning approaches applied to biological datasets
  • Experience with technology commercialization, intellectual property development, or product development pipelines
What We Offer
  • Opportunity to lead transformative research programs that impact global health
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial scientific environment
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies spanning microbiology, genomics, bioinformatics, diagnostics, and biomedical engineering
  • Career growth opportunities with leadership responsibilities
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and participation in innovative federally funded and commercial R&D initiatives

About ChromoLogic

ChromoLogic LLC is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes innovative diagnostic tests for the detection of cancer. The company's proprietary technology platform is based on the detection of chromosomal abnormalities in cells, which are a hallmark of cancer. ChromoLogic's tests are designed to be highly sensitive and specific, and to provide accurate and reliable results in a timely manner. The company is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Learn more about ChromoLogic
Size
3 employees
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Founded
2017
* Ladders Estimates

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