Research Associate II — Genomics: NGS & Long-Read

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Collaborative research environment

Job summary

City of Hope’s Beckman Research Institute seeks a Research Assistant II to support integrative genomics workflows, including NGS library prep, nucleic acid extraction, and QC. The role operates within a collaborative core facility leveraging Illumina, PacBio, Nanopore, and 10x Genomics platforms.

The successful candidate will perform extractions, library prep, high-throughput workflows, and meticulous record-keeping while contributing to method development under supervision of core scientists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 2+ years in molecular biology or genomics with required degree.
• Experience with PCR, qPCR and nucleic acid handling.
• 2+ years direct experience with NGS library prep preferred.
• Familiarity with Illumina sequencing platforms.
• Experience with long-read sequencing and single-cell workflows (10x Genomics)

Responsibilities

• Perform DNA and RNA extraction, quantification, and QC.
• Prepare libraries for NGS using Illumina, PacBio, and 10x Genomics.
• Execute high-throughput workflows with emphasis on quality.
• Track samples and metadata with FileMaker LIMS.
• Maintain accurate lab records per core facility standards.
• Assist in method development and validation of new workflows.
• Communicate sample requirements, project status, and results with scientists.

Skills

Molecular biology

Genomics

Laboratory techniques

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in molecular biology or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Illumina sequencing

PacBio sequencing

10x Genomics

FileMaker

Job description

City of Hope’s Beckman Research Institute seeks a Research Assistant II to support integrative genomics workflows, including NGS library prep, nucleic acid extraction, and QC. The role operates within a collaborative core facility leveraging Illumina, PacBio, Nanopore, and 10x Genomics platforms.

The successful candidate will perform extractions, library prep, high-throughput workflows, and meticulous record-keeping while contributing to method development under supervision of core scientists.