Current Opportunities
Molecular Geneticist
Axial Biotech is revolutionizing spine care by developing molecular diagnostics and motion preserving surgical implants. Axial will transform current treatment paradigms by using its predictive tests to bring motion preserving technologies to the widest range of patients at the earliest appropriate stage.
Description
The successful candidate will join the team developing a molecular genetic prognostic test for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and discovering the human genes underlying this condition. She/he will provide leadership in the design, development and implementation of Axial’s diagnostic and prognostic algorithms for spinal diseases. This position reports to the VP of Research. Primary responsibilities include:
- Managing disease gene discovery and clinical test development laboratory activities
- Contributing to and supporting regulatory filings, reference standard characterizations, and process development
- Interacting with many different areas including, test development, quality control, regulatory affairs and the clinical laboratory
- Taking appropriate action to achieve expected performance
Qualifications
Candidates must have:
- PhD or equivalent in human genetics, genomics, molecular biology or an appropriate scientific discipline
- 6+ years experience with human disease gene and/or GWAS
- At least 3 years experience in the bioscience industry
- Comprehensive understanding of human genomic technologies
- Ability to apply computational biology to analyze genetic data sets
- Experience with high throughput genotyping, mutation screening, and molecular biology and human genomic techniques required
- Experience in statistical genetics or molecular diagnostics desirable
- Broad and diverse scientific and technical background with demonstrated focus on achievement of goals
- Self motivated and ability to work independently
- Strong organizational ability; ability to successfully work and get things done in teams
- Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment
We offer competitive salary and benefits, state-of-the art facilities and an exciting, multidisciplinary environment.
To apply, send a letter of intent and CV and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to:
Kenneth Ward, MD
Chief Scientific Officer
Axial Biotech
2749 East Parleys Way, Suite 200
Salt Lake City Utah 84109
Fax: (801) 994-1000
Email: jobs@axialbiotech.com
