Senior Research Associate, Genomics

Position Summary:

The Senior Research Associate, Viral Genomics will primarily be responsible for assisting viral payload validation, DNA-based assays, and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) experiments for the Viral Genomics and Discovery team. In addition, the candidate will also help in technological development of new molecular biology techniques to advance the understanding of Anellovirus biology. This individual will join a dynamic, and highly collaborative team that combines significant biological drug discovery experience with pioneering discoveries driving a novel biological platform.

Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and interpret experimental data and establish workflows for genomic experiments in support of therapeutic development.
• DNA/RNA isolation, qPCR, and common cell and molecular biology techniques.
• Extractions and preparations of DNA/RNA libraries for Next Generation Sequencing.
• Maintain an electronic lab notebook.

Basic Qualifications:

• M.S. or B.S. in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or related field with 2+ years for M.S. and 4+ years for B.S. research experience in an industry or academic setting.
• Experience with DNA and RNA extractions from diverse cells/samples for qPCR, PCR and NGS
• Experience with Illumina and Nanopore sequencing protocols and preparations
• Experience with diverse molecular and cell biology techniques
• A strong self-starter, independent thinker, with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying technical information in a clear and thorough manner.
• Eager to work with highly skilled and dynamic teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and technical setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with viruses or viral gene therapy platforms.
• Experience working with automated lab equipment.
• Experience with a programming language (such as Python or R)
• Experience analyzing next-generation sequencing data, such as read sequences from FASTA/FASTQ/SAM/BAM files.

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