Postdoctoral Fellow: Cancer Epigenetics (Onsite/Hybrid-Aliso Viejo, CA)

Compensation:  $75,000-$85,000 per year; terms and conditions apply. 

Postdoctoral Fellow II, Cancer Epigenetics – Aliso Viejo, CA (Onsite/Hybrid)

We are seeking a forward-thinking and collaborative Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team in advancing translational research and epigenetics biomarker research. This individual will explore the feasibility of applying innovative technologies and scientific principles to the development of new products aimed at improving cancer detection and patient outcomes.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will play a key role in investigating circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and contributing to research initiatives focused on early detection and monitoring of cancer. In this role, you will support Ambry’s translational research efforts through internal projects and external collaborations, working independently and as part of a cross-functional team that includes R&D scientists, bioinformaticians, and enterprise stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have broad knowledge of genomics technologies and hands on experience with next generation sequencing of DNA/RNA/epigenetics libraries and a demonstrated data analysis skill set.

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

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness in design of studies and experiments.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, with a focus on NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) epigenetic libraries
• Supports clinical evidence generation and biomarker discovery efforts.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive translational research initiatives.
• Coordinates experiment execution and analysis with collaborators
• Contributes to scientific publications, presentations, and technical reports.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Outline the required education, skills, experience, and abilities necessary for success in this role. Include 5 to 12 key qualifications.

• Recent recipient of Ph.D. (<4 years) or defense scheduled in next 4 months in a relevant field of study.
• Strong understanding of data analysis methods, including statistical approaches relevant to genomics.
• 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.

Preferred:

• Expertise in oncology or epigenetics is preferred
• Strong experience in NGS workflows from sample extraction, sequencing, analysis to interpretation

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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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