Scientist I- MicrobiomeMiDOG

Job Summary:

MiDOG Diagnostics is looking for a dynamic individual to join our MiDOG Animal Diagnostics team! In this role you will play a vital part in the microbiome analysis and improvement of antibiotic resistance understandings utilizing your skills and expertise in molecular biology microbiology microbiology and statistical analysis. Your efforts will guarantee the delivery of top-notch results for customers passionate about infectious disease testing for all animals.

Join us in making a meaningful impact!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of experiments and computational analyses to advance the MiDOG program emphasizing microbial genomics antibiotic resistances and microbiology.
• Analyze and interpret results provide original insights and strategically plan future project directions.
• Develop and maintain collaborations with external scientists and key opinion leaders pertinent to ongoing projects.
• Manage critical aspects of the project lifecycle from R&D to manufacturing marketing commercialization business development and networking as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry Microbiology Genetics Immunology Virology Molecular Biology or a related field. Strong MSc candidates with relevant experience will be considered.
• Thorough understanding of microbiology molecular biology and genomics including the latest nucleic acid analysis methodologies
• Proficiency in programming (e.g. R Python or Linux/UNIX operating systems) for data science (data pre-processing analyses and visualization)
• Expertise in computational methods for NGS data analysis and interpretation (e.g. WGS read alignment variant calling)
• Independent thinking and strong problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work flexibly
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  
  

About Us:

Since its inception in 2019 MiDOG has been dedicated to advancing veterinary health by providing innovative reliable and high-quality molecular diagnostic solutions. Whether supporting companion animals livestock equine wildlife or exotic species our philosophy remains the same: to empower veterinarians with accurate easy-to-use diagnostics that enable faster identification of infectious diseases support informed treatment decisions and improve animal health.

Compensation Benefits and Perks:

The estimated base compensation range for this position is $80000 to $90000 per year at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer if applicable and it is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation including geographic location experience knowledge skills abilities and other job permitted factors.

MiDOG Diagnostics also offers competitive benefits and perks including:

• Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance Coverages
• EAP Sessions
• Vacation Time plus Company Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Generous 401(K) with matching
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Complimentary fruit snacks and beverages
• Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays
• Complimentary EV Charging

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

MiDOG Diagnostics welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex age color race religion marital status national origin ancestry sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression physical & mental disability medical condition genetic information military and veteran status or any other protected status as defined by federal state or local law.

Location:

Onsite 14762 Bentley Cir. Tustin CA 92780

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