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NGS Nanopore Scientist

International Staffing Consultants, Rockville, Maryland, United States, 20850

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NGS Nanopore Scientist

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