Research Associate - Biodevelopment Location: Sunnyvale, CA, US
SUNNYVALE, CA
100,000 - 200,000
Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities
- Preparation of DNA and RNA from various sources
- Preparation of sequencing-ready libraries for various applications
- Evaluation of library preparation methods
- Operation of next-generation sequencing instrumentation and primary data processing
- Analysis of next-generation sequencing data on Linux platforms
- Software tool development for internal projects
- Discussing potential projects with R&D members and advising best practices
- Participation in trainings, preparing protocols and SOPs per GLP guidelines
- Maintain notebooks and records commensurate with the design control requirements of the IVD industry
- Maintenance of equipment, ordering/tracking of reagents
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor\'s degree in a Biological/Bioengineering field with 0-2 years of experience
- Experience with NGS platform operation, library preparation and primary data analysis
- 1-3 years laboratory-related experience
- Experience with nucleic acid purification
- Experience in setting up and performing multiplex real-time PCR assays
- Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience performing bioinformatics analysis on next-generation sequencing data
- Software development in key areas including use of Python, R, Java/C++ or related languages
- Knowledge of principles of quality control and quality assurance
- Knowledge of biological and chemical safety
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing GeneXpert assays
- Experience in a GLP environment