Metagenomics Sequencing Associate — Cambridge, Flexible Hours

SecureBio, LLC; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Parental leave

On-site lab

Catered lunches

Job summary

SecureBio, LLC in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Associate Scientist to join the Sequencing Team. This on-site role focuses on production-scale metagenomic data generation, instrument operation, and collaboration across teams to improve workflows and throughput.

You will own sequencing workflows, optimize protocols and QA/QC, document work in the ELN, and mentor junior staff while exploring new technologies to streamline lab operations in an AI-forward environment.

Qualifications

• MS with 4+ years of lab experience; exceptional BS candidates considered.
• 3–5 years hands-on NGS experience.
• Experience operating production-style sequencers (NovaSeq X Plus) and troubleshooting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute and optimize end-to-end metagenomic sequencing workflows at scale on sequencing instruments.
• Improve protocols, QA/QC, troubleshoot issues and drive corrective actions.
• Document work in SecureBio’s ELN and use AI tools to work more efficiently.
• Mentor junior team members and lead projects with ambiguous scopes.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Lab operations

Education

MS in a relevant field

BS degree in related field

Tools

NovaSeq X Plus

QA/QC protocols

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

SecureBio, LLC in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Associate Scientist to join the Sequencing Team. This on-site role focuses on production-scale metagenomic data generation, instrument operation, and collaboration across teams to improve workflows and throughput.

You will own sequencing workflows, optimize protocols and QA/QC, document work in the ELN, and mentor junior staff while exploring new technologies to streamline lab operations in an AI-forward environment.