Molecular Biology Scientist - NGS Assay Development Rose Job # 509714

Job Description

Job Description

Date Posted: 10/23/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number : 509714

Industry : Biotech/Healthcare

Job Title: Molecular Biology Scientist - NGS Assay Development

Job Location: Pleasanton, CA, USA, 94588

Work Model : Onsite

Shift : First shift

Employment Type : Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 13

Min Hourly Rate($): 40.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 49.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes : Molecular Biology, NGS, Scientist, Written Communication

Experience Desired:
Good understanding of NGS library preparation, targeted enrichment, and sequencing (2+ yrs),
Background in molecular biology and human disease related fields (2+ yrs),
Hands-on laboratory experiments experience. (2+ yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree.

Required Skills:

• 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

Summary :

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, women’s 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.

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

**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

**Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.

California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

\nCompany Description

Rose International is one of the largest Staffing Companies in the U.S. today. We offer an opportunity to grow your career right here as we promote our top performers and seek out our leadership positions from within our ranks as proven by a review of all of our Directors and VP's today! We also offer long-term opportunity across the country in offices from coast to coast. So, while this position begins in St. Louis - there is no telling where your career here might take you! We offer a full slate of benefits - Health, Disability, 401(k) with matching and training.

Rose has been recognized by the Staffing Industry Analysts as a top 25 Staffing firm. We have won numerous awards as a leading employer and provider of services from our customers and from the NMSDC, and from the Womens Business Enterprise Council.

Company Description

Rose International is one of the largest Staffing Companies in the U.S. today. We offer an opportunity to grow your career right here as we promote our top performers and seek out our leadership positions from within our ranks as proven by a review of all of our Directors and VP's today! We also offer long-term opportunity across the country in offices from coast to coast. So, while this position begins in St. Louis - there is no telling where your career here might take you! We offer a full slate of benefits - Health, Disability, 401(k) with matching and training. \r\n\r\nRose has been recognized by the Staffing Industry Analysts as a top 25 Staffing firm. We have won numerous awards as a leading employer and provider of services from our customers and from the NMSDC, and from the Womens Business Enterprise Council.