Associate Scientist I — Single-Cell Genomics & Spatial

New York Genome Center, Inc.; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 57.000 - 67.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & 

Leave benefits (vacation/holidays/sick

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

The New York Genome Center is seeking an Associate Scientist I for the Technology Development Lab to develop and deploy state-of-the-art genomics techniques. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team and work with single-cell and spatial technologies, requiring strong molecular biology and communication skills.

The role emphasizes collaboration, fast-paced environment, and ongoing SOP maintenance, with opportunities to contribute to method development and knowledge transfer

Formación

• Bachelors' degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related field required.
• 2 years of experience in a molecular biology lab with at least 1+ years of demonstrated experience with next-generation sequencing library prep protocols and sequencing preferred.
• Experience handling RNA and DNA, including extraction, quantification, visualization, modification, hybridization, and PCR is strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out procedures associated with DNA and RNA sequencing, including sample QC, library preparation and quantification.
• Assist in performing assays on tissue and/or cell/nuclei suspensions using single cell and spatial methods, including snRNA-Seq, snMultiome, ASAP-Seq, DLP+, Visium HD, Xenium, etc.
• Contribute to the evaluation, development and troubleshooting of new and established methods by performing experiments and other tasks with guidance and supervision.
• Ensure up-to-date standard operating procedures and edit as needed.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in the Technology Development and Production Lab teams, facilitating knowledge transfer and cross-functional coordination.
• Maintain detailed, reliable, and timely laboratory records - tracking all work and issues in the appropriate databases/tracking sheets and/or electronic lab notebook.
• Assist with regular maintenance of laboratory equipment and actively maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and safety procedures.

Conocimientos

DNA sequencing

RNA sequencing

NGS library prep

Single-cell

Spatial biology

Data recording

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Bachelor's in Molecular Biology

Herramientas

Sequencing platforms

Laboratory equipment

Descripción del empleo

The New York Genome Center is seeking an Associate Scientist I for the Technology Development Lab to develop and deploy state-of-the-art genomics techniques. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team and work with single-cell and spatial technologies, requiring strong molecular biology and communication skills.

The role emphasizes collaboration, fast-paced environment, and ongoing SOP maintenance, with opportunities to contribute to method development and knowledge transfer