FL114: Senior Research Associate, Genomics

The role

This person will execute NGS-based functional genomics assays in a high-throughput production environment. They will collaborate with research teams to develop NGS solutions and molecular assay technologies.

What you will do

• Execution of NGS-based functional genomics assays in a high-throughput production environment
• Collaborate with research teams to help develop and support fit-for-purpose NGS solutions and molecular and cellular assay technologies
• Contribute to the development and execution of specialized molecular assays

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience performing NGS library prep for Illumina platforms
• Familiarity with ATAC-seq, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, Methyl-Seq, and/or 10X Single-cell
• Direct experience operating Illumina instruments
• Familiarity with liquid handlers and Kingfisher automation
• Proficiency with quantification/QC platforms (Qubit, TapeStation/BioAnalyzer)
• Hands-on experience with core molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid extraction/purification, PCR/qPCR, restriction digestion/ligation
• Comfortable troubleshooting and optimizing assays/protocols

Nice to have

• Experience in an industrial, drug-development environment
• Experience in immunological indications

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• annual incentive program
• retirement benefits
• broad range of other benefits

About the company

FL114 is an innovative, privately held biotechnology company developing a novel epigenetic editing platform to treat a variety of diseases. It was founded by Flagship Pioneering.