Job Details
Posted 11 May, 2026
Job Id: 627853
Associate Scientist, HTS & NGS
Job Description
NOTES:
- 6-month onsite contract role in Cambridge, MA supporting Korro’s RNA editing platform team. NOT temp-to-perm. Need is project-based/additional support due to increased workload.
- Team is flexible on background: candidates can come from either stronger HTS OR stronger NGS experience. Do NOT need both equally strong; HM/team willing to train the other side.
- Strong preference for biotech/startup candidates who can thrive in lean, fast-paced environments. Large pharma candidates may struggle culturally unless they’ve worked in smaller agile teams.
- RNA therapeutics background preferred, but DNA editing/CRISPR/genomics experience is transferable and acceptable.
- Key target backgrounds: HTS screening, functional genomics, NGS operations, CRISPR screening/platform biology, RNA therapeutics, sequencing workflows.
- Must-have technical areas include some combination of:
- HTS/cell-based assay experience
- NGS workflows/library prep/amplicon sequencing
- Molecular biology techniques (PCR/qPCR, transfection, RNA/DNA isolation)
- Automation/liquid handling exposure preferred
- Personality fit is important: looking for adaptable, detail-oriented, hands-on scientists comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small biotech environment.
- Level is flexible around Associate Scientist level depending on experience/budget.
- Interview process: HM Zoom screen followed by single onsite panel/lab walkthrough (~3 hours total). No presentation required.
- Bill rate target: $90-120/hr.
- Please include in submission:
- specific HTS and/or NGS experience
- automation/liquid handling systems used
Duration: 6 months (likely NOT extended)
Bill Rate: Flexible
Location: Cambridge, MA – Onsite
Position Summary: Korro Bio is seeking a highly motivated contract Associate Scientist to join our HTS-NGS operations team and work with an enthusiastic team of highly skilled scientists. The ideal candidate for this lab-based position is committed to delivering high quality results in a timely manner. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative team and contribute to the development of next-generation RNA editing technology and therapeutics in a fast-paced biotech company.?
Key Responsibilities:
- ???Independently design and execute high-throughput cell-based assays to support oligonucleotide platform and portfolio projects
- Perform amplicon-seq library preparation and quality control, operate and maintain NGS platforms and associated laboratory equipment
- ?Troubleshoot HTS assays, library preparation, and sequencing workflows as needed
- ?Analyze and present HTS-NGS data based on results in a team setting; collaborate with cross-functional teams to support lead discovery
- ?Support NGS scientists in operational tasks, including inventory management, assay development, and operations improvement
- ?Accurately document project and sample information, protocols, and experimental details through an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)
Required Qualifications:
- ???MS with 3+ years or BS with 5+ years of experience in molecular biology, cell biology, or related field
- ?1+ years of hands-on experience with high-throughput assays and automated workflows
- ?Experience with cell culture techniques, including plating and transfection in 96/384-well formats
- ?Experience with NGS assays: amplicon-seq and RNA-seq, including primer design, library preparation, quantification, and data quality control
- ?Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology techniques: RNA/DNA isolation, transfection, PCR/qPCR, gel electrophoresis
- ?Familiarity with liquid handling systems (e.g., Viaflo96/384, HiRes/Certus Flex, Tempest) is highly preferred
- ?Hands-on experience with next-generation sequencing platforms and equipment including Illumina (MiSeq i100), Qubit, Tape Station, and Fragment Analyzer is highly preferred
- ?Experience with LIMS systems (Benchling) and project management tools (Jira/Confluence)??
- ?Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to suggest and implement new solutions independently
- ?Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
- ?Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment ??
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