Scientist - Product Integration

Company: 10x Genomics
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: June 24, 2020

Job Description:

At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It's a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they didn't even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries described in over 1000 peer-reviewed publications across multiple application areas, including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. The innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference.About The RoleWe are seeking an outstanding Scientist to join the Product Integration (PI) team at 10x Genomics. This is a multi-disciplinary position that will work closely with a variety of groups including Assay Development, Cell Biology, Computational Biology, Support, Microfluidics, Hardware Engineering and Chemistry. You will play an important role in expanding the 10x product portfolio by performing product research and development, identifying and managing risks, troubleshooting and optimizing 10x product workflows.The ideal candidate will have a proven track-record in the development of novel molecular biology protocols for solving complex biological problems. This person should have a broad understanding of next generation sequencing, its applications, and a love for building great products. As scientists in PI, we are driven to turn product concepts into the tools that accelerate our understanding of biology.What You Will Be Doing Work within multi-disciplinary teams at all stages of product development Develop a deep understanding of the interplay between chemistry, molecular biology, and microfluidics to identify the root cause of product deviations, troubleshoot them, and identify robust solutions Planning and execution of experiments, in-depth analysis and reporting of through documentation and presentations Contribute molecular biology/genomics expertise and leadership to cross-disciplinary product development teams to ensure project milestones and product performance Establish robust, customer-facing workflows that meet product requirements and delight our customers To Be Successful In This Role, You Must Have A PhD in molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, genomics, or similar fields with a minimum of 2 year's post-graduate experience Experience with molecular biology assays/protocols utilizing next-generation sequencing as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, published patents or product development roles Proven ability to troubleshoot failures through experimental design, execution and analysis Experience with quality management and formal product testing (e.g., verification and validation) Strong organizational skills to manage multidisciplinary projects Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to perform under pressure and adapt to changes (e.g., priorities and timelines) Desire to build game-changing technologies and impact the world of life science research Nice To Have Skills Experience running single cell workflows ideally using the 10x platform Laboratory automation experience a plus Experience with statistical design, modeling and use of design of experiment (DOE) approaches About 10x Genomics10x Genomics (NASDAQ: TXG) is building tools for scientific discovery that reveal and address the true complexities of biology and disease. Through a combination of novel microfluidics, chemistry, and bioinformatics, our technology is enabling researchers around the world to more fully understand the mechanisms behind cancer, the immune system, and the fundamentals of biology at the single-cell level. 10x is one of the fastest-growing biotech companies of the decade, growing from $3M in revenue in 2015 to over $200M in 2019, and has backed over 900 scientific publications in the past five years. For more information, visit www.10xgenomics.com.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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