Research Scientist II, Gene R&D

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize high-throughput sequencing library prep methods; Manage project timeline and leverage internal resources to push project forward; Generate, analyze, interpret and present data to a broader team; Closely communicate with other teams to ensure smooth tech transfer

Requirements

PhD. degrees in molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related fields; > 2 years of relevant experience in developing scalable NGS workflow in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries; Direct experience in designing customized library preps across different high-throughput sequencing platforms (Illumina and ONT); Broad molecular biology and microbiology knowledge with the ability to apply scientific intuition and interpretation to solve problems; Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in using and building both standard and customized bioinformatics pipeline; Proficiency in at least one of the common programming languages (Python, R, Java); Extensive experience in analyzing biological datasets and various file formats (FASTQ, BAM, VCF etc.); Strong collaborative instinct with good time and resource management skills

Nice to have

Experience with the high-throughput NGS library prep workflow for clinical samples; Experience with cell-free protein expression

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with company match; Paid parental leave; Paid time off; Flexible spending accounts; Health savings accounts; Life insurance; AD&D insurance; Short-term disability coverage; Long-term disability coverage; Legal assistance; Pet insurance; Critical illness insurance; Accident insurance; Hospital indemnity insurance; Commuter benefits; Well-being initiatives; Peer-to-peer recognition programs