Located in Watertown, MA

Responsibilities of the Scientist I (NGS):

• Responsible for assay development and NGS sequencing.
• Perform molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid purification, quantification, and PCR.
• Plan, design, and execute complex experimental studies and meticulously record results in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN).
• Perform comprehensive data analysis, write detailed reports, and present summary findings in company meetings.
• Analytically troubleshoot to determine critical process parameters and conduct assay optimization to maintain and/or improve high-quality results generation while driving cost and complexity down.

Requirements of the Scientist I (NGS):

• PhD in Biological Sciences, Biomolecular Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related discipline with 0-2 years of relevant experience in academia or industry laboratory setting focused on NGS assay development.
• Solid understanding of genetics with expertise in molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid purification, quantification, and PCR.
• Experience with NGS, specifically library preparation and enrichment techniques.
• Experience with additional sequencing chemistries, such as RNA sequencing is a plus.