| Location | San Jose, California |
| Website | https://takarabio.com/about/careers |
Job Title: Scientist (Clinical NGS) Reports to: Associate Director, Clinical NGS and RHT R&D FLSA Class: Exempt Learn more about our company and how we support you: Takara Bio USA (TBUSA) empowers life science discovery. We bring innovation and inspiration to every scientist - promoting discoveries that improve health and the environment. We hold values that all employees and prospective candidates should demonstrate: Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Growth, Diversity and Quality. We value helping employees develop their skills and you will be part of this journey! At Takara Bio, we know that every experimental decision has an impact. Choices matter, from design to data analysis. We create best-in-class products that get the job done. In your hands, what do those research reagents and kits create? Something powerful: knowledge, understanding, and—often—hope! Together we can improve the human condition through biotechnology…and That's Good Science! How this role drives the company forward: The Scientist works primarily hands-on in the lab conducting experiments to move projects through all stages of product development; from initial Proof of Concept, through Research and Development, to Product Launch. To accomplish these tasks, the individual works closely with other colleagues in R&D, Engineering, Marketing and Operations. The Scientist role is lab-based. Occasional travel, including overnight, may be required (e.g., to attend conferences). How you will make an impact: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Scientist to help strengthen our clinical NGS product portfolio. This role will drive impact by working at the intersection between technical innovation and applications in clinical research, screening, and diagnostics. You will leverage our leading assay technologies to design, develop, and customize new products to expand Takara Bio’s role as a technical backbone for established and emerging clinical tests. Product usability, reliability, and reproducibility will be a primary focus. You will also take ownership beyond product launch and work in collaboration with Operations and Marketing to support continuous product quality improvement and customer satisfaction. Your impact will be anchored by your key role in communicating cross-functionally and serving as subject matter expert to help drive decision-making across the organization. What will you do:
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AAP/EEO Statement: Takara Bio USA, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. Additional Information about the role: Please note this job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The US base salary range for this full-time position, expected to be located in San Jose, CA, is $150,000 - $165,000 USD. We may consider other candidates for this position with more experience and would expect the salary range to change accordingly. This range may be modified at any time at our sole discretion. This base salary does not include additional bonus compensation and benefits. Learn more about benefits at https://www.takarabio.com/about/careers/company-benefits. Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including job-related skills, training, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. |