Job Description

We are partnered with an early-stage biotechnology company using a novel technology for ultra-sensitive genomic analysis that does not require complex instrumentation or consumables. Our clients mission is to accelerate the understanding of biology and disease at a cellular level through accessible, affordable and scalable solutions.

About the Role:

As a Senior Research Associate in the Molecular Biology Group, you will advance our genetic medicine technologies, enabling the discovery and development of new therapeutics. Working with a diverse team of cell biologists, protein and RNA engineers, computational scientists, molecular biologists, and translational biologists, you will:

• Develop SOPs to complete high-throughput arrayed molecular cloning and plasmid preparation projects.
• Utilize laboratory instrumentation that includes colony pickers, Agilent Bravos and Integra VIAFLOs to increase throughput.
• Identify, engage, and manage the relationship with CROs to efficiently track and manage components across multiple concurrent projects.
• Participate in exciting science by collaborating with team members across functions and by understanding expectations and deliverables for each experiment.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering or a related field with a minimum of 4-5 years of laboratory experience in independent experimental design.
• Proficiency with high-throughput molecular cloning, using assembly modalities like Gibson assembly, ligation, site-directed mutagenesis, and Golden Gate assembly.
• Proficiency with nucleic acid extraction and purification, including high-throughput 96-well plasmid minipreps.
• In-depth understanding of underlying molecular biology/biochemical concepts.
• Creative thinking and a track record of high-quality data generation.
• Strong understanding of laboratory and molecular biology best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using high-throughput workflows and laboratory automation including Agilent Bravo and Integra VIAFLO instruments.
• 3+ years of industry laboratory experience.
• Experience using LIMS, Benchling, or similar tools for managing samples and data from high-throughput experiments.
• Competency in processing and analyzing experimental data.
• Strong knowledge of in silico molecular biology and data presentation software such as Geneious Prime, SnapGene and GraphPad Prism.

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