Associate Scientist II – Genomics & NGS

ATR International; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading American biopharmaceutical company is seeking a motivated Scientist to join their Bioinformatics and Sequencing group in Santa Monica. The role emphasizes advancing Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies for genomics research, where you'll extract DNA and RNA, prepare sequencing libraries, and conduct TCQ on samples. Ideal candidates should have educational backgrounds in relevant sciences and experience with NGS techniques. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to notable advancements in biomedical research.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with NGS platforms and assays.
• Ability to learn new techniques quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in maintaining detailed records in an ELN.

Responsibilities

• Extract and prepare DNA and RNA from various biological samples.
• Perform quality control (QC) on biological samples and sequencing libraries.
• Conduct Next Generation Sequencing experiments on Illumina platforms.

Skills

Experience with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

DNA and RNA extraction

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in a relevant scientific field

Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years scientific experience

Associate’s Degree with 4+ years scientific experience

High School Diploma with 5+ years scientific laboratory experience

Tools

Illumina sequencing platforms

LIMS systems

Electronic lab notebooks (Benchling)

Job description

A leading American biopharmaceutical company is seeking a motivated Scientist to join their Bioinformatics and Sequencing group in Santa Monica. The role emphasizes advancing Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies for genomics research, where you'll extract DNA and RNA, prepare sequencing libraries, and conduct TCQ on samples. Ideal candidates should have educational backgrounds in relevant sciences and experience with NGS techniques. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to notable advancements in biomedical research.