Translational Research Scientist 23 months South San Francisco, CA 94080
Qualifications: Education: B.S/B.A/M.S/PHD in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular biology.
Required Experience • B.S/B.S with minimum 7+ years’; Masters with 5+ years'; PHD with only 3-4 years' of relevant work experience in industry or academia.
Required laboratory skills/techniques: • 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. • Familiarity with NGS data QC and analysis workflows • 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.
Personality: • Collaborative • Team Player • Very organized • Multitasker • Cross functional team environment and should be comfortable working in different groups. • Positive attitude • Excellent communication skills
Responsibilities: 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.
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Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
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: $82.00/hr.
