Genomics Research Technician II - Single-Cell/Multi-Omic

New York Genome Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,118 - 58,895; Full time

Job summary

The Landau Lab at the New York Genome Center/Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking a motivated experimental scientist to join our interdisciplinary team studying somatic evolution, cancer genomics, and epigenomics. The laboratory develops and applies cutting-edge single-cell, multi-omics, and cell-free DNA technologies to investigate how somatic mutations shape cellular behavior, clonal evolution, and human disease.

The pay range for this position is $46,118.80 - $58,895.20.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a molecular biology/biotechnology-related field is required.
• Hands-on experience in an academic/biotech/clinical molecular biology lab is required.
• Experience with DNA/RNA handling, PCR, purification, quantification, and gel/fragment analysis is expected.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous documentation abilities are essential.
• Ability to follow protocols while identifying opportunities for troubleshooting and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform DNA and RNA sequencing workflows including extraction, quality control, library preparation, purification, and sequencing submission.
• Process cells, tissues, or nuclei for genomic and functional assays.
• Execute single-cell and multi-omic workflows such as scRNA-seq, scATAC-seq, and targeted genotyping.
• Contribute to development and scaling of novel single-cell genomics methods.
• Assist with high-throughput and automated laboratory workflows and data tracking.
• Collaborate with experimental and computational researchers to plan studies and ensure data relevance.
• Maintain accurate records in electronic notebooks and project databases.
• Communicate progress and issues in project meetings.
• Maintain lab organization, inventories, equipment, and safety practices.
• Support multiple concurrent projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent documentation

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Troubleshooting and protocol-improv

Education

Bachelor's degree in molecular biology or related field

Tools

Next-generation sequencing library preparation

Single-cell sequencing workflows

Liquid-handling automation

Flow cytometry

Python/R basics

Job description

The Landau Lab at the New York Genome Center/Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking a motivated experimental scientist to join our interdisciplinary team studying somatic evolution, cancer genomics, and epigenomics. The laboratory develops and applies cutting-edge single-cell, multi-omics, and cell-free DNA technologies to investigate how somatic mutations shape cellular behavior, clonal evolution, and human disease.

The pay range for this position is $46,118.80 - $58,895.20.