Research Associate

The Fountain Group; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT Services and Consulting company is seeking a Research Associate to support DNA vector batch processes. Responsibilities include sample transfer, verification, and inventory management, requiring a bachelor's degree in a related science and experience in nucleic acid handling. The role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals with a proficiency in sequencing software and laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree and laboratory experience.
• Detail-oriented with good organization and communication skills.
• Proficiency in sequence manipulation software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Transfer samples and verify sample volume and concentration.
• Submit samples for Sanger sequencing and verify sequence identity.
• Archive and register confirmed physical DNA stock.

Skills

Nucleic acid handling

Microsoft Excel

DNA sequence alignment and analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related science discipline

Tools

Geneious Prime

Liquid handler operation

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

• Work under supervision to support the registration, validation, and migration of DNA vector batches into our inventory system.
• The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, preferably with laboratory experience in nucleic acid and liquid handler operation.
• He/she should be detail-oriented and have good organization and communication skill.
• Proficiency in Geneious Prime or other sequence manipulation software is highly desirable.
  
  

Pay: $35 - $40/Hour

Duration: 6+ months

Overview:

• Work under supervision to support the registration, validation, and migration of DNA vector batches into our inventory system.
• The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, preferably with laboratory experience in nucleic acid and liquid handler operation.
• He/she should be detail-oriented and have good organization and communication skill.
• Proficiency in Geneious Prime or other sequence manipulation software is highly desirable.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Transfer samples into pre-labeled barcode-compliant matrix tubes using the appropriate liquid handling platform.
• Verify and update sample volume and concentration in the inventory spreadsheet.
• Submit transferred samples to CRO for Sanger sequencing and verify sequence identity using the Geneious Prime sequence alignment tool.
• Archive and register confirmed physical DNA stock in the inventory spreadsheet.
• Consolidate sample tubes into matrix tube racks, barcode scan all samples, and record barcode information in the spreadsheet.
  
  

Required Skill Sets:

• Nucleic acid handling
• Microsoft Excel
• DNA sequence alignment and analysis skill
  
  

Nice to Have Skill Sets:

• Liquid handler operation eg Biomek etc
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in related science discipline
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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