Translational Research Scientist - II (Associate)

On-Board Services is hiring a Translational Research Scientist II based out of South San Francisco, CA!

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Position Details :

Position Type : Translational Research Scientist I

Job Location : South San Francisco, CA

Compensation : $ per hour

Length of Assignment : -year with a possibility of extension

Please note :

• This is a -year assignment. Lab based role at South San Francisco, CA.
• Looking for candidates who have both computation and wet-lab NGS skillsets.
• Manager is looking for candidates with a mix of analytics and wet-lab NGS expertise.
• Hep A Titer- Titer will be done post offer when on assignment.
• NGS library preparation. ·RT-qPCR methods and platforms. ·NGS analysis data visualization software. ·Multi-omics NGS platforms.
• NGS data QC and analysis workflows. Day-day : ·Data analysis and data Quality check
• Samples going through RNA isolation. ·Using Illumina instruments ·Library preparation ·Performing qPCR and NGS ·Work Independent ·Strong molecular biology background ·Manager will be supervising them for few weeks.
• First months are about training and checking the capabilities to become independent. ·-% data driven ·-% lab based. ·Department performs gene expression profiling to support basic research, preclinical and development activities and translational biomarker work.
• The group’s specific role is to provide gene expression support using qPCR and NGS technology.

Must Haves :

• Experience with liquid automation for sample RNA / DNA isolation and NGS library prep.
• Experience with multi-omics NGS platforms, low sorted cell populations, and / or single-cell RNAseq.
• Experience with NGS analysis data visualization software such as Cell Ranger or BioTuring.
• Familiarity with computer software : Illumina BaseSpace, Omicsoft, TIBCO Spotfire, Graphpad Prism, Ingenuity Pathway Analysis, Geneious

Requirements :

This is a molecular biology position in the Molecular Profiling group, performing gene expression profiling using targeted and NGS technologies to support basic research, preclinical and development activities, and translational biomarker work.

This high throughput lab requires an organized, highly motivated individual who is capable of multitasking projects in a collaborative environment.

Job includes, but is not limited to :

• RNA / DNA isolation from various tissues / cells from human, non-human primate, and rodents.
• Targeted gene expression profiling using NanoString or other RT-qPCR systems.
• Library prep and QC of samples for use with NGS platforms.
• NGS sequencing Illumina MiSeq and Novaseq platforms.
• Presenting relevant data and results.

Qualifications :

• in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular biology minimum + years’; Masters with + years'; PHD with - years' of relevant work experience in industry or academia
• Knowledge in molecular biology techniques, including RNA / DNA isolation and NGS library preparation.
• Experience with RNA / DNA QC platforms such as the Fragment analyzer, Agilent Bioanalyzer or Tapestation.
• Experience with RT-qPCR methods and platforms.
• Familiarity with NGS platforms, specifically Illumina MiSeq and Novaseq.
• Must be able to work up and troubleshoot new protocol methods centric to NGS platforms.
• Must have good communication skills and be comfortable working in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Must have good organization and time management skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills :

• Experience with liquid automation for sample RNA / DNA isolation and NGS library prep.
• Experience with multi-omics NGS platforms, low sorted cell populations, and / or single-cell RNAseq.
• Experience with NGS analysis data visualization software such as Cell Ranger or BioTuring.
• Familiarity with computer software : Illumina BaseSpace, Omicsoft, TIBCO Spotfire, Graphpad Prism, Ingenuity Pathway Analysis, Geneious.
30+ days ago