Senior Application Scientist

3 weeks ago


Morrisville North Carolina, United States SAGA Diagnostics Full time
SAGA Diagnostics is a personalized cancer diagnostics and disease monitoring company focused on molecular genetic analysis of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA). The company’s mission is to improve precision cancer medicine, provide more accurate treatment monitoring, and improve patient survival using minimally-invasive liquid biopsy cancer testing services. SAGA’s proprietary tests can help patients, oncologists, and drug developers detect actionable mutations, stratify patient groups, and monitor treatment response, residual disease, and disease recurrence at unprecedented sensitivity and scale. 

SAGA Diagnostics recently established a US operation in RTP and is looking for a Senior Application Scientist to be part of a high-functioning team focused on the deployment and monitoring of our assays within the high throughput RTP-based clinical lab. The Senior Application Scientist will be responsible for the testing, validation and implementation of our novel MRD assays in our high-throughput molecular diagnostic laboratory.  We are seeking a highly motivated senior scientist with strong experience in automated assay deployment, analytical validations and troubleshooting. The Senior Application Scientist will interface with internal partners to achieve project goals, milestones, and timelines. In addition to the criteria below, the ideal candidate must be a skilled scientist with strong study design and data analysis skills, be able to work independently, handle multiple tasks in parallel, and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.  The ideal candidate has experience in developing and qualifying processes for CLIA/CAP or IVD product(s).  This is an exciting opportunity to help form a team and work closely with an exceptional R&D team based in Lund (Sweden), Cambridge (MA) and a highly experienced Clinical Operations team (RTP).

You will be joining SAGA at an exciting time, we are rapidly scaling our cancer genomics offering with excellent momentum, international attention, and strong customer traction. You will be able to help grow the company and make a real difference for people with cancer worldwide. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Perform testing of assays within RTP, guiding parts of the tech transfer, training and analytical/clinical validation studies.  

Oversee data analysis of KPIs, and process monitoring of deployed workflows to identify areas for process improvement. 

Complete holistic reviews of our assays/products and work with the rest of the R&D team and Clinical Operations team to identify innovative solutions to scale and streamline SAGA’s assays.   

Execute studies in support of the integration, verification and validation of automated molecular biology and next-generation sequencing assays under quality system regulation and design control.   

Serve as the technical expert to help troubleshoot deployment challenges by working closely with the clinical operations team and R&D team. Resolve issues quickly to support continued flow of business. 

Ensure all studies are conducted utilizing Good Lab Practices and maintain documentation required to meet CLIA/CAP/QSR requirements for Design Control and other international standards (e.g. ISO 13485). 

This role would suit someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves to deploy assays and wants to work in a fast-paced team at high-growth start-up.   

Requirements

Required Qualifications: 

Experience:  

Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, engineering analytical or related discipline and 7 years of biotech/diagnostic experience OR Master’s degree and 5 years of biotech/diagnostic experience OR Doctorate degree PhD [and relevant post-doc where applicable] and 2 years of biotech/diagnostic experience. 

Technical Knowledge 

Creative and pragmatic approach to assay troubleshooting. Excel at bringing structure to complex, unstructured problems, with a proven ability to research information, solve challenging technical issues, and manage projects under tight timelines. 

Leadership and Mentorship: 

Strong project management skills and experience with leading complex projects 

Experience guiding and mentoring junior scientists, and taking ownership of high-impact projects preferred. 

Laboratory Skills:  

Superior problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills and a track record for high performance and delivery.

Excellent laboratory skills with 7+ years of hands-on laboratory research or experience in industry. Experience in validating NGS or Molecular Biology assay would be advantageous.

Communication: 

Clear communicator with a passion for working across teams, including automation, research and development, and operations. 

A desire to work in a fast-paced environment and a willingness to roll up your sleeves - a ‘can do’ attitude. 

Benefits

What We Offer: 

The opportunity to join a team that is developing and optimizing cutting-edge workflows for genomic diagnostics with autonomy and resources to deliver at the highest level.  

As an early employee of the RTP site you will be involved in every aspect of the business and help set the direction/culture as we grow.  

The opportunity to build a strong technology transfer team from the ground up.

A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, and opportunities for company equity.  

All the perks of a start-up – highly competitive salaries, great IT, team dinners/socials, flexible working, flat structure, and a dynamic work environment.  

Primary Location: Morrisville, NC  

Hours: This is a full-time position. Some travel to other SAGA sites is expected for this position. 



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