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Research Associate II

South 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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