Associate Scientist – Bioinformatics III

Job Description

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a talented and highly motivated scientist with an interest in advancing Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies for genomics research, to join our Bioinformatics and Sequencing group in Santa Monica.
• You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment to support a growing R&D portfolio.
• You will work at the interface of biology and technology and will support the effort on assessment and development of custom NGS needs, to assist drug target and biomarker discovery efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Extraction and preparation of DNA and RNA from various sources.
• Preparation of DNA, RNA, and ATAC-seq libraries from bulk and/or single cells for NGS sequencing
• Perform quality control on samples and libraries.
• Troubleshoot the experimental procedures and protocols for library preparation and sequencing under supervision.
• Perform Next Generation Sequencing experiments on Illumina platforms and other platforms.
• Perform qPCR for library quality control.
• Maintain updated working knowledge of Genomics technologies and develop significant experience in next-generation sequencing applications.
• Keep records of experiments in electronic notebook (ELN).
• Deliver scientific findings effectively in group meetings and collaborative forums.

Education and Education:

• Master’s Degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Genetics, or related fields.
• AA Degree and 4+ years of scientific experience.
• High School Degree and 5+ years of scientific experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) platforms, various NGS assays, and their underlying sequencing methodology.
• Hands-on experience with DNA and RNA extraction from various sources.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience working with LIMS and electronic notebook e.g. Benchling.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to learn new techniques in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to solve scientific and engineering problems.
• Excellent organizational skills and efficiency at getting tasks done.
• Goal oriented and looking to take on additional responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• An excellent work ethic, ability to work in a dynamic environment, and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Interview Process:

• First round: Interview with the hiring manager.
• Second round: Interview with the team.
• Candidates may be asked to give a presentation (presentation-style interview).
• Interview format aligns with full-time employee interview standards.