Technical Application Specialist

About Strand Life Sciences :

Strand is a 25-year-old spin-off from the Indian Institute of Science. We are a cutting-edge Genomics company with a global customer base. We build applications that use DNA sequencing to improve human health. In the process, we build algorithms, data pipelines, and visualizations to handle large amounts of sequence data. We are committed to transforming complex data into actionable insights, contributing to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions in the field of genomics. We anticipate that in the next few years, hundreds of millions of individuals will have their DNA sequenced, and invite you to join us in this transformative journey.

About the Position

We are seeking a dynamic Technical Application Scientist- II to serve as the key liaison between our NGSdiagnostics laboratory and external stakeholders, including clinicians, sales team, and customers. The role requires strong scientific knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to represent and convey the decisions of the lab leadership team to the medical and clinical community. The candidate will work closely with laboratory scientists and the Lab Head to ensure consistent, accurate, and clinically meaningful communication regarding NGS-based diagnostic tests.

Key Responsibilities :

TAT Management and Communication

• Track all ongoing samples and ensure reporting is completed within the committed

Turnaround Time (TAT)

revised timelines.

and ensure it reaches the lab team promptly.

reports.

Clinician & Customer Engagement

diagnostic tests.

relevant manner.

knowledge to stakeholders.

Cross-functional Collaboration

troubleshooting outcomes.

continuous improvement.

policies.

Qualification :

Master’s or PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Genomics, or related life sciences field.

Experience :

Clinical Liaison, or Medical Science Liaison) preferred.

Skills :

variant reporting).

manner.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

Effective feedback loop between clinicians and the laboratory.

We offer :