Research Associate - Next Generation Sequencing

Cambridge, Massachusetts
Scismic-IN /
Full-time /
As a Research Associate - NGS, you will operate on the NGS team and help to process samples, library preparations, quality control and sequencing. You will help to determine the optimal sequencing strategy and vendors. You will be responsible for optimizing sequencing workflows and validating novel NGS technologies.

As part of our team, you will use SOPs to prepare and sequence our NGS libraries and optimize and improve our NGS workflows/SOPs in creative ways.

Qualifications:
- BS/MS with 3+ years experience
- Hands on NGS experience (sample processing, library prep)
- Experience with RNA and DNA sequencing
- Familiarity with long read sequencing platforms

Benefits:
- Daily catered lunches
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision
- Enrollment into 401K program
- Employee stock options
- Flexible PTO (paid time off)
- Parking/commuter reimbursements