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The Lead Application Scientist, Technical Services will provide outstanding technical support to Exact Sciences customers. This position will work individually or in collaboration with others to troubleshoot and resolve customer assay questions or issues in a timely manner. This position will lead projects to bring enhancements of current products and processes to the customer and participate in new product development and launch.
Job Responsibility:
Receive and document incoming customer communications
Work cooperatively with the technical services team and internal functional departments to troubleshoot and resolve customer questions or requests related to reagents, consumables, and assay issues
Lead troubleshooting of customer issues through root cause investigation, experiment design, study execution, data analysis, and reporting
Conduct bench level experiments within several product areas
Prepare technical experiment reports with all technical specifications and information to present to the supervisor or project team
Lead development of training materials for internal and external customers and train customers
Coordinate with the development and marketing teams for proper implementation of new products to provide technical input and participate in decisions affecting project plans and experimental design
Prepare detailed technical protocols
Communicate the customer feedback for product requirements to the development team for better designs and implementation of new and existing products
Identify gaps in processes, make recommendations, and implement change
Draft and distribute the content of customer communications, customer notifications, and technical or service bulletins
Identify, contribute, implement, and report on improvements in processes and products
Contribute ideas or drive improvements to team processes
Lead complex level projects, sit on core teams, and participate with complex projects
Develop white papers
Direct customer interactions to problem solve and facilitate enhancement generation
Train and mentor team members
Summarize and document troubleshooting activities or technical summary
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or field as outlined in the essential duties
10+ years of experience in the life sciences industry
5+ years of experience working in a molecular diagnostic or clinical laboratory
5+ years of experience working in next generation sequencing
Demonstrated advanced proficiency or coursework with molecular biology techniques and Real-Time- polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Assays
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of clinical lab regulations for computer aided planning (CAP), clinical laboratory improvement amendments (CLIA), invitro diagnostic regulation (IVDR), and food and drug administration (FDA)
Demonstrated understanding of statistical and mathematical methods in biology or genetics
Advanced data analysis skills and analytical aptitude
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and OneNote
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Nice to have:
7+ years of experience in a Biotech/Medical Device field working in a regulated environment, e.g., CAP, CLIA, ISO 13485, FDA GMP, or USDA
7+ years of experience working within Quality System Regulations
5+ year of experience working in a technical support function
Experience working in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
What we offer:
Paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
Paid leave for parents and caregivers
A retirement savings plan
Wellness support
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage