Are you a curious and committed expert in molecular genetics? Are you looking for a job with a true purpose? Do you thrive in a global, fast-paced environment and have a growth mindset? If so, we want to hear from you! Join us in Blueprint Genetics and help us to shape the future of genetics and healthcare.

Blueprint Genetics provides high-quality genetic testing for a global clinical community. By combining a state-of-the-art laboratory process, the latest sequencing technology, AI empowered data-crunching tools and techniques, world-class professionals, and a holistic customer experience approach, we are bringing genetic knowledge to mainstream healthcare.

We provide clinicians and their patients with comprehensive and high-quality tools and resources for diagnosis of genetic conditions. In doing so, we provide possibilities for targeted treatment and individualized care for patients. Our R&D team has a vital role in achieving this mission.

We are looking for a Scientist to strengthen our R&D team. If you are interested in joining a diverse and international team that is passionate about making an impact on people’s lives, this position might be for you!

About the role

As a Scientist your main responsibility will be supporting laboratory operations, resolving complex clinical cases, and planning, designing, and executing methods for process improvements and new products. You will use your knowledge in human genetics and DNA analysis methods to participate in managing laboratory and clinical projects, assay validations, and new method transitions.

Your tasks will include

• Planning and designing experimental and analytical methods

• Supporting operations and analyzing results

• Executing laboratory work for assay development, resolving complex clinical cases, projects or process improvements

• Participating in assay validations and transferring new methods to production use

• Participating in QMS and regulatory documentation work

What we are looking for

We are looking for a colleague who has a strong background in genetics, great laboratory working skills, and an analytical mindset. You have a profound understanding of (human) genetics, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and other DNA analysis methods, and enthusiasm to develop your expertise further. Previous experience in assay development, assay design, working with ISO 15189 or ISO 13485 environment and NGS data-analysis is an advantage.

We hope you adjust easily to evolving situations and you can work independently under pressure in a fast-paced production environment. Furthermore, you are motivated and self-driven, and you enjoy collaborating with others. This role is an operational hybrid role and regular, approx. 50% on-site presence is required.

Our ideal candidate would have 

• A minimum Master's degree in genetics, molecular biology, or other relevant education

• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a clinical laboratory, R&D or similar position

• Expertise and understanding of genetics, NGS and other DNA analysis methods such as Sanger sequencing

• Passion for learning and eagerness to try and test new things and gain understanding of new methods

• Ability to independently apply scientific knowledge of genetics to develop new methods and solve complex cases

• Expertise from assay development and product implementation or human genetics

What we offer

• The opportunity to work for a company that makes a real difference – Blueprint Genetics has a clear and motivating purpose to improve the lives of patients and families affected by inherited diseases.

• Blueprint Genetics was acquired in 2020 by Quest Diagnostics, the world’s leading provider of diagnostics information service and a Fortune 500 company. Through this collaboration you get the support of a local, close-knit group of 200+ professionals and the knowledge base and career opportunities provided by a large, global company with more than 50 000 colleagues.

How to apply

If you are interested in hearing more, please submit your application and CV at the latest on Sunday, August 10. If you have questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Tuuli via email: tuuli.pietila@blueprintgenetics.com. While we are replying to your emails and proceeding to interview phase as soon as possible, please notice that some delays may occur due to holiday season. We hope to hear from you soon!