• , US

Company:  Confidential

Job Title: Principal Scientist, Cell Biology

Job Number: 75452

Location: , US

Job Description

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and tasks will include but are not limited to: Contribute to the development of NGS assays to benefit drug discovery and translational research Generate NGS libraries and perform library QC upstream of sequencing Develop and edit protocols and standard operating procedures Support department and corporate goals in NGS. Carry out NGS and epigenomics assays to support large collaborative initiatives Effectively communicate results in a group setting Maintain an accurate and complete laboratory notebook and other records, as needed Assist with lab organization and compliance with lab safety protocols Coordinate with the Bioinformatics group, internally and externally, to process sequence data Comply with the federal and local lab regulatory requirements

Required Skills

Ph.D.or MS degree with 3 more years of professional experience in molecular biology, biotechnology, or cell biology Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction & purification, NGS library preparation & QC, PCR, qPCR, etc. Hands-on experience with single-cell sequencing assays Demonstrated experience in nucleic acid extraction from tissues as well as plasma and cells for NGS applications Strong understanding of NGS technologies, with a track record of utilizing such assays in a research environment; A deep understanding of molecular biology and biochemical techniques relevant to assay development. Familiarity with Illumina sequencing, and hands-on experience in the generation and QC of Illumina sequencing libraries Experience with standard molecular biology tools e.g., PCR, qPCR, gel and capillary electrophoresis Being Familiar with R/Python is a big plus Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills demonstrated through examples of projects supported Ability to use technical skills and good time management to perform work efficiently and meet project timelines Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a particular emphasis on clear documentation of experiments and studies are essential, as is a willingness to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Application Deadline: 2024-04-22

 

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