This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and self-driven candidate to get in near the ground floor of a fast moving, very high impact start-up. In addition to working on cutting-edge technology, they would help us establish a strong culture of mutual respect, integrity, and collaboration while working alongside some of Silicon Valley’s best scientists and engineers.

This Research Associate within the Applications team will support early-access programs and allow our customers to benefit from our latest technology advances. The candidate will gain significant exposure to important concepts in product development, such as statistical design-of-experiment analyses, failure mode analyses, and limit studies that are applicable to launching products in biotechnology and beyond.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Independently execute and troubleshoot molecular biology projects to support the Applications team, at the interface of Production and R&D.
• Carry out experiments under standard operating procedures and gather data in a systematic manner with good laboratory practices.
• Prepare and clearly communicate experimental methodology and data summaries.
• Propose and implement optimization and improvements for benchtop workflows.
• Partner with scientists to improve analytical methods for QC of molecular biology protocol steps.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities and protocols as needed.

Essential Candidate Profile:

• BA or MS biology or a related field with 1 years of laboratory experience.
• Previous experience in molecular biology techniques such as cloning, PCR, and gel electrophoresis.
• Experience with DNA handling, quantification, and purification.
• Proficiency in data recording and analysis using Excel.
• Demonstrated eagerness to enhance one’s scientific skills and knowledge by seeking a deep understanding of biological processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong track record of working in a highly collaborative environment on multidisciplinary projects.

Preferred Candidate Qualifications:

• Extensive hands-on experience with PCR and troubleshooting molecular biology workflows.
• Previous experience with NGS workflows including library preparation.
• Experience with automated liquid handling systems.
• Experience in design of experiments and statistical data analysis.
• Proficiency in data recording and analysis using Python.

Salary and Benefits:

The annual base salary compensation for this role, if based in California is: $66,000 - $93,000. Compensation may be different in other locations. Final compensation also includes bonus, equity and benefits. Specific offer packages are determined by multiple factors, including candidate skill, experience, expertise, and location. 

✓ Healthcare ✓ Dental ✓ Vision ✓ Learning Allowance

✓ 401K ✓ Flexible PTO ✓ Short Term Disability ✓ Fitness Allowance