Job Details
Posted 23 October, 2026
Job Id: 631980
Scientist I
Job Description
Description:
Our long term goal is to revolutionize clinical diagnostics through innovation of advanced molecular diagnostic methods facilitating personalized, proactive treatments that lead to improved patient outcomes. This is accomplished first by identifying specific clinical/scientific needs followed by the application of novel molecular technologies to address them. We tackle critical problems standing in the way of the routine clinical use of next generation sequencing (NGS) diagnostics in oncology, genetics, womens health, immunology, and infectious diseases worldwide.
We work at the forefront of Research and Early Development to incorporate the latest technology advancements into new sequencing assays and applications. Our high-performance team is looking for new group members who share our drive and have advanced skill sets relevant to NGS, genomics, and bioinformatics. If you would like to work on challenging problems in NGS with the opportunity to invent new diagnostic methods, then this is the place for you.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform cell-free nucleic acids extraction from clinical plasma specimens, whole blood, and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue
* Work under manager supervision to plan and conduct hands-on laboratory experiments independently
* Design, execute and analyze methods optimizing methylation sequencing workflows
* Analyze data, evaluate results, form conclusions, and determine future experiments
* Collaborate closely with molecular biology and bioinformatics groups to evaluate and identify potential parameters that may impact sequencing performance
* Execute high-throughput sequencing operations on the AXELIOS 1 sequencer within a core laboratory environment
* Keep detailed records of all experiments and project-related information
The successful candidate should have:
* A background in molecular biology and human disease related fields
* Good understanding of NGS library preparation, targeted enrichment, and sequencing
* Ability to work well in teams and across disciplines
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* The candidate should be passionate and self-motivated with a strong desire to acquire on-the-job training
* Job level (Scientist I/Scientist II) will be determined based on relevant industry experience
Pay ranges between 40-48/hr based on experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
Fraud Alert
Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
