Product Development Scientist II

Overview

This is an onsite, in-office position at Geneoscopy HQ in St. Louis, Missouri. The Product Development Scientist II is responsible for providing a critical technical role in the research and development of all In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) products s role requires a results-focused, team-oriented scientist capable of acting as the technical lead for development and validation programs, and independently designing experiments, leading validation studies, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and supporting clinical launch.

• Design, oversee, and execute, when needed, robust assay development and optimization studies for Geneoscopy's IVD product pipeline.
• Lead analytical and clinical validation activities, establishing comprehensive validation protocols.
• Assign development projects, coordinate timelines, and ensure deliverables are met on schedule while maintaining accountability for project success and results.
• Define critical assay specifications and performance requirements to ensure product quality and regulatory alignment.
• Diagnose the root cause of advanced technical issues and recommend data-driven technical solutions to product development challenges or alternative development strategies.
• Manage external research collaborations relevant to the program.
• Serve as an internal and external technical expert for molecular biology techniques, providing cross-functional support to multiple projects and participating directly in customer/partner discussions.
• Analyze, distill, and present complex technical findings, milestones, and data to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute actively to scientific and strategy discussions with minimal technical input from management.
• Write technical reports and manuscripts of completed projects for publication in scientific journals, or for presenting to regulatory agencies or at conferences, or use in further research activities.
• Write, update, and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain standard laboratory compliance.
• Support CAP/CLIA documentation requirements and ensure the laboratory remains in an audit-ready state.
• Manage and mentor a small team of junior scientists and research associates, acting as a lead or first-level supervisor and promoting best laboratory practices and ensuring compliance with the quality systems.
• Oversee the training of research associates, onboarding activities, and provide direct coaching and mentorship to junior personnel to guide them through the assay development process.
• Review and sign off on experimental plans and raw data generated by junior staff members to ensure scientific integrity.
• Assist leadership with laboratory workload prioritization and resource allocation to meet project timelines.
• Perform work with minimal supervision and a high degree of latitude: 40% lab, 30% analysis, 20% reporting, 20% management/mentoring, and 10% external.
• Navigate complex issues and problems.
• Exemplify expert knowledge of the subject matter.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Possess a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related scientific discipline with 6+ years of hands-on laboratory experience, experiment conducting, and data collection, OR
• Possess a Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 7+ years of experience, OR
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 10+ years of experience.

• Demonstrate strong proficiency in advanced experimental design, including statistical approaches and establishing clear acceptance criteria.
• Demonstrate expertise in structured root cause analysis and ability to navigate, troubleshoot, and correct routine and non-routine technical issues independently.
• Exemplify advanced capability in scientific data interpretation, translating complex sequencing metrics into actionable development strategies.
• Exemplify the ability to multitask and thrive in an agile, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Possess proficient verbal and written communication skills while willing to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of…