Research Associate, Gen Sequencing

The Research Associate will take on large-scale genome sequencing initiatives for species conservation and de-extinction. They will expand on tools and methodologies to optimize sequencing data flow while maintaining and enhancing workflows to track samples from submission to data delivery.

This position is based on-site in Dallas, TX. Relocation assistance is available.

• Prepare samples and perform high-throughput targeted amplicon sequencing workflows
• Improve the state of the art of NGS for genome editing and genotyping
• Utilize and adapt robotic automation for NGS workflows (Firefly Plus)
• Maintain a working inventory for the sequencing core
• Maintain a thorough and detailed electronic lab notebook
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory space

• Capable of working in a fast-paced, high volume sequencing core on parallel projects, while maintaining accuracy and timely data transfer
• Experience with high-throughput nucleic acid purification and liquid handling (Ex. Firefly)
• Experience running HTP gel electrophoresis units (Ex. Agilent Tape Station)
• Self-motivated, flexible, proactive, works well under pressure and deadlines, detail-oriented
• Enthusiastic to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities
• Creative problem-solver who can perform technical trouble-shooting
• Communicates clearly and proactively to ensure data delivery to stakeholders

• Experience operating sequencing platforms (Ex. Illumina MiSeq, Next Seq
  2000)
• Comfortable with Illumina's Basespace and data transfer
• Experience in library preparation for NGS (genotyping), WGS, mRNA-seq, single cell-seq, ATAC-seq, and rhAMP-seq applications.

• BA/BS with 1+ years of hands-on research in bioengineering, molecular biology, genetics or related fields, such as computational biology

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Excellent paid time off and company holidays so you can rest and recharge
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Company matched 401k retirement plan
• Paid parental leave at 100% salary for up to 12 weeks
• Education reimbursement
• An opportunity to help us return the Earth to a healthier state

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