Genomics Research Associate — On-Site in Menlo Park

BillionToOne Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site EV charging

Daily on-site lunches

On-site gym

401(k) match

Generous parental leave

Job summary

BillionToOne is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to cutting-edge molecular diagnostics in a fast‑paced, interdisciplinary team in Menlo Park, CA. You will work with scientists across molecular biology, genomics, and data science to develop tests used in oncology and prenatal medicine.

You will gain hands-on experience with next‑generation sequencing, robotic workflow execution, and analytical approaches while contributing to a culture of openness, collaboration, and scientific rigor.

Qualifications

• Strong statistical and quantitative skills for data rigor and power analysis.
• Meticulous records, careful controls, and reliable work that teams can build on.
• Ambition to understand why things work and push boundaries to impact products.
• Clear, proactive communication across scientists, engineers, and cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments and assays under senior guidance.
• Learn analytical and computational methods to analyze results.
• Present findings verbally and in internal reports.
• Document experimental details and results for reproducibility.
• Collaborate with teams to implement lab and bioinformatic workflows.
• Maintain and organize the R&D lab to support ongoing projects.

Skills

Strong statistical and quantitative

Meticulous experimental detail

Ambition to make a difference

Excellent communication

Education

BS or MS in Bioengineering, Molecular and Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or related field

Job description

BillionToOne is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to cutting-edge molecular diagnostics in a fast‑paced, interdisciplinary team in Menlo Park, CA. You will work with scientists across molecular biology, genomics, and data science to develop tests used in oncology and prenatal medicine.

You will gain hands-on experience with next‑generation sequencing, robotic workflow execution, and analytical approaches while contributing to a culture of openness, collaboration, and scientific rigor.