Job Title: Associate Scientist - Bioinformatics III
Location: Santa Monica, CA 90404
Duration: 1 year

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.

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

Basic Qualifications
Master’s Degree
OR
Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of scientific experience
OR
AA Degree and 4+ years of scientific experience
OR
High School Degree and 5+ years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Genetics, or related fields
• 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
• 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
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Experience working with LIMS and electronic notebook e.g. Benchling
• 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

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 51.20/hr.