Assoc Scientist

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Scientist to support groundbreaking NGS projects in pharmaceutical research and development. This role involves performing library preparation, optimizing NGS protocols, and utilizing advanced molecular biology techniques. Candidates should be well-versed in Illumina technology and automated liquid handling systems. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive innovation and enhance research outcomes. If you're passionate about science and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 3 years of NGS sequencing experience required.
• Experience with library prep, molecular biology techniques, and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in NGS projects, perform library prep, and optimize protocols.
• Provide presentations and maintain records and databases.

Skills

NGS sequencing experience

Library preparation

Molecular biology techniques

DNA/RNA quantification technologies

Illumina technology

Automated liquid handling systems

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology

Bachelor’s degree in Immunology

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

Qubit

Tapestation

Miseq

Hamilton STARlet

Tecan

LIMS

Job description

Associate Scientist (Tarrytown, NY)

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an Associate Scientist (Tarrytown, NY) to assist in next generation sequencing (NGS) projects for our pharmaceutical research and development. Perform library prep including optimize NGS protocol, establish automation, quality control analysis, maintain records, and keep up databases. Provide presentations and verbal updates.

SALARY RANGE: $76,253.00 - $106,400.00 per year

Job Requirements:

1. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biological Sciences, or a related field and 3 years of NGS sequencing experience.
2. Must have experience with:
1. Performing library prep using custom and commercial protocols;
2. Basic molecular biology techniques, DNA/RNA quantification technologies (Qubit and Tapestation), RT-PCR and PCR;
3. Sequence NGS library on Illumina technology using 2x 300 kit (Miseq);
4. Maintaining Miseq wash every week;
5. Interpreting and reviewing NGS sequencing data using SAV file;
6. Operating automated liquid handling system (Hamilton STARlet, Tecan and similar) for the library prep;
7. Completing high throughput sample preparations in 5 days;
8. Performing experiments to optimize NGS protocol and establish automation on NGS library preparation;
9. Maintaining records and keeping up databases (LIMS);
10. Providing presentations and verbal update to a group meeting biweekly and larger group monthly.

Apply at https://careers.regeneron.com, reference code R36423.

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.