NGS & Genomics Scientist I

Editas Medicine; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Editas Medicine is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist / Scientist I for its Genomics and Bioinformatics team. The role focuses on supporting CRISPR programs via hands-on NGS library prep and sequencing, with emphasis on Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms.

You will design primers, troubleshoot assays, and help advance sequencing methods across research and clinical-stage programs. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of experience, strong documentation skills, and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant industry or academic lab experience with NGS workflows.
• Hands-on experience with NGS library prep and sequencing.
• Experience with Illumina sequencing platforms and ONT sequencing is highly desirable.
• Experience designing primers for targeted sequencing assays and with automated workflows.
• Strong experimental documentation and ability to troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute NGS workflows: sample prep, library construction, QC, sequencing.
• Analyze sequencing run metrics and QC to identify issues and guide next steps.
• Contribute to development and transition of NGS assays into production.
• Develop and optimize automated library preparation methods.
• Generate high-quality protocols and maintain thorough technical records in Benchling.
• Summarize results in reports and present to cross-functional teams.
• Stay current with emerging NGS technologies to improve assay quality.

Skills

NGS library prep

Sequencing workflows

Illumina sequencing

Oxford Nanopore sequencing

Primer design

Lab automation

Automated workflows

Data interpretation

Documentation

Communication

Education

B.S. or M.S. in molecular biology, genomics, biochemistry, bioengineering

Tools

Benchling

Illumina platforms

Oxford Nanopore systems

Job description

Editas Medicine is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist / Scientist I for its Genomics and Bioinformatics team. The role focuses on supporting CRISPR programs via hands-on NGS library prep and sequencing, with emphasis on Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms.

You will design primers, troubleshoot assays, and help advance sequencing methods across research and clinical-stage programs. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of experience, strong documentation skills, and a collaborative,