Research Associate Menlo Park, CA

Research Associate

Join a team of passionate innovators dedicated to transforming healthcare through next‑generation molecular diagnostics. At Billion To One , we develop high‑impact tests that change patient outcomes in oncology and prenatal medicine.

The Research Associate works onsite in our Menlo Park, CA lab on groundbreaking projects. You will design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, collaborate with bioinformatics teams, and help move prototypes into commercial products.

• Strong statistical and quantitative skills: You think rigorously about data, understand signal versus noise, and bring quantitative reasoning to every problem.
• Meticulous attention to experimental detail: You keep rigorous records, design careful controls, and produce reliable, reproducible work.
• Ambition to make a difference now: You push the boundaries of knowledge and see your contributions reflected in real‑world products.

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments and assays under the guidance of Senior Scientists.
• Learn analytical and computational methodologies to analyze results under the guidance of Senior Scientists.
• Present scientific findings verbally at group meetings and via internal written reports.
• Document experimental details and results in detailed lab notebooks.
• Collaborate with other teams to implement lab and bioinformatic workflows.
• Contribute positively to organizing and maintaining the R&D lab.

• BS or MS in Bioengineering, Molecular and Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of research experience (during or after undergraduate or graduate studies).
• Previous experience with standard molecular biology techniques, including PCR, electrophoresis, and DNA purification.
• Ability to quickly learn mathematical, analytical, and experimental concepts.
• High mathematical and statistical aptitude.
• Great attention to detail.

• Knowledge of medical genetics.
• Experience in a cell‑free DNA setting.
• Experience with next‑generation sequencing library preparation.
• Experience with computational analysis in R, Python, or other programming language.

We offer a total compensation package of up to $104,322 per year, including a base pay range of $75,029 – $85,748 per year, equity options, and a corporate bonus program.

Billion To One  is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.