NGS Nanopore Scientist

NGS Nanopore Scientist

LOCATION

Rockville, MD

TYPE

Direct Hire

SALARY

$90,000 - $120,000 / yr

ID

PA78-2746644

POSTED

Jul 10, 2025

Join our innovative team as a NGS Nanopore Scientist focused on pushing Nanopore sequencing technology beyond current limits.

You'll design novel approaches, test unproven methodologies, and develop breakthrough protocols.

Responsibilities will include:

Laboratory Innovation

Design groundbreaking experiments: Create and test novel Nanopore library preparation methods

Push technical boundaries: Experiment with unconventional sample types and challenging genomic regions

Develop new protocols: Optimize workflows for MinION, GridION, and PromethION platforms

Computational Experimentation

Build next-generation pipelines: Develop experimental bioinformatics workflows using Python, R, and emerging tools

Explore uncharted data: Analyze complex genomic datasets to uncover novel biological insights

Create custom solutions: Design specialized analysis approaches for unique experimental challenges

Essential Qualifications:

PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Bioinformatics with 0-5 years postdoctoral experience

Proven experimental mindset: Track record of designing and executing novel research approaches

Technical expertise: Hands-on experience with Nanopore sequencing and computational genomics

Programming skills: Proficiency in Python, R, and command-line tools

Why This Role Matters

Technology leadership: Access to the latest sequencing platforms and computational resources

Scientific freedom: Design your own experimental approaches with minimal constraints

Real impact: Your experiments could become tomorrow's standard protocols