Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist - Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Mammoth Biosciences - Brisbane, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Brisbane, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Mammoth Biosciences is seeking a Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist with expertise in next generation sequencing (NGS) and molecular biology to join their NGS Core. This role involves developing and executing NGS workflows to support the discovery and development of novel Cas nucleases for genome editing. The position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively across technical areas, including high-throughput screening and genomics process development, while contributing to cutting-edge CRISPR technologies.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and execute in-house NGS workflows.
• Establish and qualify novel NGS library preparation techniques.
• Troubleshoot current NGS library preparations.
• Operate and maintain in-house NGS platform.
• Timely reporting of data, analysis, or/and status updates.
• Execute current NGS-based assays to meet the technical needs across teams.
• Detailed, accurate, and timely documentation of experimental procedures, data, and analysis, including meticulous sample tracking and data management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, genome sciences, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of academic/biotechnology industry research or laboratory operations experience for SRA level; 4 years minimum experience for Associate Scientist level.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working on custom library preparation using NGS to answer scientific questions.
• Experience operating Illumina sequencers in a research or core facility setting.
• Experience or proficiency in NGS data analysis.
• Experience with both Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms.

Benefits

• Company-paid health/vision/dental benefits
• Unlimited vacation and generous sick time
• Company-sponsored meals and snacks
• Wellness, caregiver and ergonomics benefits
• 401(k) with company matching