This is an exciting time to join our dynamic organization. OPKO Health is a diversified healthcare company that seeks to establish industry-leading positions in large, rapidly growing markets, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and biologics. OPKO's diagnostics business includes BioReference Laboratories, the nation's third-largest and fastest growing clinical laboratory over the last 35 years, which provides diagnostic testing to physician offices, hospitals, and clinics, among others, and GeneDx, a rapidly growing genetics and genomics laboratory that applies cutting edge technologies to make efficient clinical diagnostic testing and interpretation available for individuals with rare and common genetic conditions. Come join our team and become part of something big, by making our patients and customers the highest priority.

GeneDx is seeking a Scientist I, R&D

GeneDx is a rapidly growing CAP and CLIA certified diagnostic genetic testing laboratory for molecular genetics. Our historic mission has been to make clinical diagnostic testing available for people with genetic conditions and their families. We apply cutting edge technologies that provide a wide array of molecular genetic diagnostic tests, including whole exome sequencing and next-generation sequencing panels. We specialize in genetic testing for rare hereditary disorders, but also test for common disorders. To learn more about GeneDx, please visit our website at www.genedx.com

Minimum requirements:

PhD or Master’s Degree with 2-3 years of experience in biology, biochemistry, and pharmaceutical-science related fields AND
experience with nucleic acid analysis and wet lab experience with molecular biology

• Experience or knowledge of working in an environment under regulatory compliance.


• Experience with PCR, multiplex PCR, Real-time PCR, digital PCR, DNA and RNA isolation, molecular probe techniques; primer design and PCR optimization.


• Independently execute assay and reagent troubleshooting, optimization and validation of experiments.


• Participate in general lab maintenance initiatives, including lab safety and compliance, laboratory supplies and equipment, and physical and electronic inventory.


• Develop, update, and implement SOPs and appropriate documentation to support testing procedures including data capture, forms, logbooks, and inventory batch records.


• Effectively plan and ensure project deliverables and timelines are met.


• Contribute to mentoring and training team members.


• May work with Bio-safety Level 2 materials such as viruses and bacteria and human clinical matrices (e.g. serum and plasma).


• May supervise the work of others in all aforementioned areas of productivity and effectiveness.


• Ability to multitask and switch projects as priorities change in the lab.
  
  

• Industry experience relevant to molecular testing and diagnostics;


• NGS sequencing experience with/without bioinformatics knowledge and skills is appreciated;

• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, LT/ST disability plans


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• 401K retirement savings plan with company match


• Employee Discounts


• Regular performance appraisals


• Many promotions from within


• Business casual dress code