Research Associate I​/II, Multiomics

# Research Associate I / II, Multiomics (12 month contract)
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Diversity at Altos Altos Labs has been named one of the Top 3 Biotech Companies and ranked for the second year on the Forbes 2026 Best Startups in America list.  At Altos, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives.

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What You Will Contribute To Altos Working within the Institute of Technology (IoT) Multiomics Innovation Hub in Cambridge as a contractor (for a period of 12 months) you will be part of a team undertaking the following key responsibilities:

- Support the operation of a state-of-the-art multiomics facility – focussing on genomics workflows such as Illumina and Nanopore sequencing, bulk RNA/DNA library prep and single cell, e.g., 10x genomics / Parse Bio.

- Support your Altos colleagues as a member of the Innovation Hub by providing technical assistance on sequencers, automation, and common molecular biology techniques.

- Support the Altos Science Discovery community as a subject matter expert in genomics workflows, offering critical advice in experimental design - Maintain Hub instrumentation including sequencers, single cell isolation, lab automation, qPCR, DNA extraction and ancillary QC equipment
- Liaise with vendors and suppliers, purchase consumables and reagents, maintain laboratory stock.

- Write SOP and risk assessments.

- Create and maintain records in electronic laboratory notebook systems.

- Contribute to writing and dissemination of research results as required.

- Be part of an innovative team developing tools and projects in collaboration with our global research community.

- Provide excellent communication of current workflows and new ideas to your team.

- Bring enthusiasm to innovate new multiomics techniques as a member of a close team that collaborates widely.

- Engage in ground-breaking and innovative science as part of a wider scientific community.

Who You Are This position is for hands-on laboratory scientist with experience in genomics workflows, an ideal candidate will have:

- Experience in laboratory operations and workflows in a genomics laboratory - you know what it means to work in a hub / core facility.

- Hands-on knowledge of common library prep and sequencing technologies.

- The knowledge to provide help in designing single cell experiments, particularly regarding methods and scheduling workflows - Demonstrable knowledge and first-hand experience in:

- NGS library prep - all relevant, but especially total / mRNA plate based, and 10x Genomics’ single cell workflows.

- DNA / RNA…