Genotyping Lab Research Associate I – Flexible PTO

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A Collaborative Environment

Flexible PTO with work/life balance

Competitive medical, dental and vision

Retirement savings plan with company 4

Job summary

Confluence Genetics is seeking a Research Associate I to execute genotyping lab work and conduct molecular biology experiments in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on NGS workflows, DNA extraction, and genotyping assays while adhering to established protocols and proposing improvements.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the Genotyping Production team and support maintenance and documentation, with opportunities to develop skills in a growing plant genetics company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant life science field.
• 1–2 years of relevant lab experience.
• Experience with molecular techniques (DNA extraction, NGS library prep, qPCR).

Responsibilities

• Execute genotyping lab workflows and high-quality experiments.
• Follow established protocols with ability to suggest improvements.
• Communicate with Genotyping Production team in written and visual formats.

Skills

NGS

PCR

DNA extraction

Genotyping

qPCR

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s in Plant Biology

Genetics

Life Science

Tools

DNA vector design

Genome databases

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

Confluence Genetics is seeking a Research Associate I to execute genotyping lab work and conduct molecular biology experiments in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on NGS workflows, DNA extraction, and genotyping assays while adhering to established protocols and proposing improvements.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the Genotyping Production team and support maintenance and documentation, with opportunities to develop skills in a growing plant genetics company.