Research Associate II, NGS

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Alltrna is seeking a scientist to support the Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) core within the Molecular Biology team. The role involves executing RNA-based NGS experiments, including library preparation, sequencing, quality control, and documentation.

You will operate automation platforms (KingFisher, Mantis, Biomek), evaluate QC metrics, troubleshoot deviations, maintain SOPs, and collaborate across teams to ensure sample and data integrity.

Qualifikationen

• BS/MS in biology, molecular biology, or related field.
• 2+ years RA II or 4+ years Senior RA of relevant experience.
• hands-on NGS experience including RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, and Illumina library prep.

Aufgaben

• Independently operate automation platforms (KingFisher, Mantis, Biomek).
• Evaluate QC metrics.
• Troubleshoot deviations.
• Maintain SOPs.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure sample and data integrity.

Kenntnisse

RNA-based NGS

Automation platforms

QC evaluation

Documentation

Data integrity collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Master's degree in Biology

Tools

KingFisher

Mantis

Biomek

Jobbeschreibung

Role

Support Alltrna's Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) core within the Molecular Biology team by executing RNA-based NGS experiments, including library preparation, sequencing, quality control, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• independently operate automation platforms (KingFisher, Mantis, Biomek)
• evaluate QC metrics
• troubleshoot deviations
• maintain SOPs
• and collaborate across teams to ensure sample and data integrity

Qualifications

• BS/MS in biology, molecular biology, or related field
• 2+ years (RA II) or 4+ years (Senior RA) of relevant experience
• hands-on NGS experience including RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, and Illumina library prep

Preferred

experience with small RNAs and automation platforms.

High-Value

supporting a biopharma platform focused on RNA therapeutics for genetic diseases, with emphasis on high-throughput, quality-driven NGS workflows.

Work setup

not specified.