Compensation: $74,000 - $89,000 per year.

Post Doctoral Fellow II – Hybrid in Aliso Viejo, CA

The postdoctoral fellow will be required to conduct research projects associated with technology implementation and bioinformatics for rare disease variant discovery and reclassification. This includes generation and analysis of long-read genomes, transcriptomes, and epigenomes for the diagnosis of rare diseases. He/she will be responsible for presenting data at internal group, department, and/or other company meetings, as well as various external meetings when appropriate. Each postdoc will be assigned a mentor at Ambry that will provide scientific advice and guidance. All Ambry postdocs are expected to publish results both internally and externally.

This is a one-year program that can be renewed up to three years. Each year needs confirmation from sponsor and the APP that trainee is making significant progress towards goals.

Essential Functions

Handle and prepare research samples for laboratory assays
Develop and manage research bioinformatic pipelines
Analyze and interpret data
Present data and results internally and externally
Prepare data and results for publication
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Recent recipient of Ph.D. (<4 years) or defense scheduled in next 4 months in a relevant field of study
Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and proven ability to conduct independent research at a very high level
Outstanding organizational, experimental design, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively
Must be proficient in DNA/RNA extraction and analysis
Knowledge and experience with the following techniques: assay development, DNA and RNA sample preparation, primary and secondary bioinformatic pipelines, and data analysis

Preferred

Knowledge of Sanger sequencing and/or NGS is preferred

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About Us:

Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster.

At Ambry, everyone is welcome. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community.

At Ambry you will be learning, challenging yourself, and having fun while collaborating with teammates through the open exchange of ideas. Our outstanding benefits program includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, FSA, paid sick leave and generous paid time off (PTO) program. Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we maintain a drug-free work environment.

The Company believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with local laws such as Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the Company is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. For the purpose of the above job description, “Essential Functions” are “Material Job Duties”.

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