Our client is a biotechnology company with a mission to unlock new opportunities for viral gene therapy through genomics-driven discovery. They focus on delivering life-changing advances for individuals with genetic disorder and they are looking for a highly motivated Sr. Research Associate to join their Translational Science team!

This role involves processing various tissue samples, developing molecular assays, and conducting comprehensive data analysis.

Pay Rate: $45-$53/hr

Location: South San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with scientists and other associates to develop, troubleshoot, and qualify multiple molecular based assays to support ongoing nonclinical studies.
• Assist the molecular biology team in multiple experiments execution, analysis, documentation, and reporting, ensuring experiments are well designed and performed to a high standard.
• Follow in-house procedures and proactively develop and update existing assays and/or instrument use/care protocols as required.
• Troubleshoot assays and instruments and communicate technical information clearly.
• Participate in reviewing standard operating protocols (SOPs) and technical reports.
• Take responsibility for lab routine operations such as purchasing, organizing and inventory molecular biology reagents, consumables, and equipment.
• Participate in internal and cross-functional meetings and discussion groups.
• Comply with all laboratory safety procedures and maintain detailed and complete documentation on electronic notebooks.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned or needed.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology or equivalent with 4-6 years of relevant industry or academic experience
• Extensive hands-on experience in conducting molecular assays for tissue DNA and RNA isolation and measurements with qPCR , digital droplet PCR , sequencing, and other methods in a variety of biological matrices.
• Expertise in sample quality systems like Bioanalyzer and TapeStation and familiarity with high-throughput nucleic acid purification platforms like KingFisher.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and experience coordinating with individuals at varying skill levels.
• Collaborative mindset and a willingness to work with different teams.