Research Associate II / Sr Research Associate (NGS Applications)
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Summary
About the Role
About You
- B.S. or M.S. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genomics, or related fields.
- Research Associate II requires a BS and 2+ years of professional experience or a Master's degree and 0-2 years of work experience.
- Sr Research Associate requires a BS and 5+ years of professional experience or a Master's degree and 3+ years of work experience.
- Experience performing NGS library preparation and familiarity with sequencing platforms (Illumina required).
- Hands-on experience with DNA/RNA purification, library preparation, PCR/qPCR, and electrophoretic QC.
- Basic NGS data analysis knowledge and familiarity using Python, R, or similar tools for data visualization.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Experience with NGS applications such as WGS, RNA-Seq, and Metagenomics.
- Experience with liquid handling systems and automation tools.
Benefits
- Base salary range of $83k–$135k, eligible for bonus and equity.
- Generous benefits package including health coverage.
Twist Bioscience is a synthetic biology company based in South San Francisco, California. The company has developed a proprietary silicon-based manufacturing process for the production of synthetic DNA. Twist Bioscience serves Life Science researchers who are changing the world for the better. Coming from diverse fields of medicine, agriculture, and industrial chemicals, scientists use our synthetic genes, oligo pools, biopharma services, and NGS target enrichment to better lives and improve the sustainability of the planet. Twist Bioscience is uniquely positioned to help accelerate these efforts by providing precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable. Our technology overcomes inefficiencies and enables cost-effective, rapid, precise, high-throughput DNA synthesis and sequencing. We offer both the quality and quantity researchers need now to rapidly realize opportunities ahead. Twitter @TwistBioscience Facebook facebook.com/TwistBioscience YouTube youtube.com/TwistBioscience #WeMakeDNA