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Research Associate II

S San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 03/17/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 617912 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Job Title: Research Associate II

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our NGS lab, specializing in library preparation and automated workflows using the Hamilton Vantage robot. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology while working in a dynamic genomics research environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform library preparation for NGS, with a strong focus on high-throughput sample processing.
  • Operate and optimize automated library prep workflows on the Hamilton Vantage robot.
  • Conduct in-process quality control (QC) checks to ensure data integrity.
  • Troubleshoot and improve automation protocols for efficiency and accuracy.
  • Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support large-scale genomics applications.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • B Sc in Biology or related field with hands-on research experience (academic or industry).
  • Prior experience with NGS library preparation and/or automated liquid handling systems is highly desirable.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Requirements:
  • B.Sc. degree in Biology or related discipline with academic or industry hands-on research experience is desired. Knowledge or skills in NGS technology is not required, however, valuable.
  • Ability to work in a team setting, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Exceptional work ethic and motivation to make substantial contributions to projects aimed to change patients therapies and lives for better.






Pay Rate Range: $30-44/hr depending on experience 

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Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.