AllSTEM Connections is seeking a Translational Research Scientist to work onsite in South San Francisco, CA.
This is a 24-month (two year) contract position. Possible extension/temp-to-hire.
Hourly rate is up to $88.
M-F, 8AM - 5PM.
SUMMARY:
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. The team’s work is centered around performing 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 technologies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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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QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S. with minimum 5+ years’; Masters with 3+ years'; PHD with 1-2 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.
- Some experience with liquid automation for sample RNA/DNA isolation and NGS library prep.
- Some experience with multi-omics NGS platforms, low sorted cell populations, and/or single-cell RNAseq.
- Some 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.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Education:
Experience:
- Molecular biology: 3 years (Preferred)
- Next generation sequencing: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- South San Francisco, CA 94080 (Required)
Work Location: In person