# Research Scientist

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to lead technology research efforts focused on the development of novel molecular assays. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a hands-on molecular biologist to apply deep technical expertise in a dynamic, fast-growing biotechnology company. The successful candidate will work closely with senior scientific staff and cross-functional R&D teams to drive experimental design, execution, and data interpretation in support of innovative assay development. Responsibilities Under the guidance of senior scientific staff, propose, design, and execute experimental studies to advance new molecular assay technologies Analyze and interpret experimental data with strong scientific rigor and critical thinking Prepare and present research findings to management and the broader R&D organization Collaborate effectively with cross-functional R&D teams to support project execution and development timelines Maintain accurate, detailed, and compliant experimental documentation through high-quality laboratory notebooks and data records Manage multiple priorities with flexibility to meet time-sensitive project milestones and organizational

- **Id**: 3812395
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/job/accuragen-research-scientist-2>
- **Role**: Science & Research
- **Role family**: Science & Research
- **Employment type**: full_time
- **Work mode**: on_site
- **Hiring geo confidence**: structured
- **Locations**: Milpitas, United States
- **Countries**: US
- **Hiring countries total**: 0
- **Visa sponsorship**: no
- **Relocation package**: no
- **Has equity**: no
- **Status**: live
- **First seen at**: 2026-11-05T15:05:18Z
- **Employer posted date**: 2026-11-05
- **Last verified at**: 2026-11-15T01:09:04Z
- **Board verified**: yes
- **Days open**: 9
- **Description format**: text
- **Description chars**: 2145
- **Description truncated**: no
- **Relocation offered**: no
- **Industries**: Molecular Diagnostics, Medical Laboratories

## Company

- **Id**: 669712
- **Name**: Accuragen
- **Domain**: accuragen.com
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/company/accuragen>
- **Is staffing agency**: no
- **Employer type**: direct
- **Is intermediary**: no
- **Ats vendor**: Workable

### Truth index

- **Grade**: A
- **Score**: 87
- **Open postings**: 3
- **Ghost share**: 0
- **Stale share**: 0.333
- **Repost share**: 0
- **Time to fill p50 days**: 76
- **Computed at**: 2026-11-14T05:58:10Z

## Technologies

- **Next-Generation Sequencing** — Optional: no

## Trust

- **Level**: ok
- **Days open**: 9

## Requirements

- **Manages managers**: no
- **Security clearance**: no

## Lifecycle

- Event: open; At: 2026-11-05T15:05:18Z

## Liveness

- **Score**: 86
- **Band**: hot
- **Label**: Hiring now
- **P open**: 1
- **P active**: 0.86
- **P room**: 1
- **Age days**: 8
- **Expected fill days**: 76
- **Reasons**: conf:7, win:early
- **Computed at**: 2026-11-14T05:58:10Z

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