Senior Research Associate - Cell Biology & Automation

3M HEALTHCARE

San Diego (CA)

Hybrid

USD 88,000 - 106,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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401(k)

Flexible schedule

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE is seeking a Sr. Research Associate to execute end-to-end workflows on the Cellanome R3200 platform in support of concierge to large-scale commercial services. You will apply cell biology and molecular biology expertise to process living cells, generate sequencing-ready libraries, and contribute to a cross-functional team led by the Sr.

Manager, Concierge Development Services. This role operates on a Tuesday–Saturday schedule.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in cell biology or molecular biology or related field.
5+ years of laboratory experience with cell culture and related assays.
Experience with lab automation and LIMS; Hamilton a plus.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

Process samples end to end: prepare cells, run instrument workflows, perform library prep and QC.
Follow SOPs and document steps in real time in LIMS.
Support troubleshooting with lab development and other internal teams.
Suggest improvements to LIMS and lab development processes.
Onboard and execute new processes transferred from the development team as the menu expands.
Maintain safety protocols and a clean work environment.
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs for ~15% of the day.
Manual dexterity with hands and fingers, ability to reach and maneuver.