Research Associate II; Spatial Genomics

Research Associate II (Spatial Genomics)

2560 Orchard Parkway
San Jose, CA 95131
United States

Job Title:

Research Associate II (Spatial Genomics)

Reports to:

Staff Scientist
FLSA Class:
Exempt

Learn more about our company and how we support you:
Takara Bio USA (TBUSA) empowers life science discovery. We bring innovation and inspiration to every scientist – promoting discoveries that improve health and the environment. We hold values that all employees and prospective candidates should demonstrate:
Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Growth, Diversity and Quality. We value helping employees develop their skills and you will be part of this journey!

At Takara Bio, we know that every experimental decision has an impact. Choices matter, from design to data analysis. We create best‑in‑class products that get the job done. In your hands, what do those research reagents and kits create? Something powerful: knowledge, understanding, and — often — hope! Together we can improve the human condition through biotechnology…and That’s Good Science!

The Research Associate II is responsible for assisting and working with research staff in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments aimed at developing new tools and reagents for life science. The Research Associate II works primarily in the laboratory to conduct relevant experiments and complex tasks under minimal supervision of other senior research associates or scientists. The role is lab‑based in San Jose, CA.

• Conduct experiments under supervision of other senior research associates or scientists.
• Execute routine experiments by selecting and performing appropriate techniques following general guidance or protocol; perform more complex tasks with appropriate guidance from supervisor.
• Conduct experiments through product development launch cycle from feasibility test through transfer to manufacturing.
• Utilize literature reviews, protocols, SOPs and prior laboratory experience to assist with experimental design, assay development, and workflow optimization.
• Accurately record procedures, materials used and results obtained, enabling others to understand and reproduce results.
• Prepare technical reports, summarizing experiments done including an analysis of results obtained, and contribute to development of follow‑on experiments.
• Assist in the preparation and reviewing of technical documents including work instructions and user manuals.
• Share responsibility for general laboratory maintenance and housekeeping, including organization and purchasing of laboratory reagents and maintaining laboratory stocks.
• May provide technical training to other laboratory personnel.
• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• BA, BS or MS degree in relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 2 – 5 years related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform a range of general laboratory procedures independently.
• Accurate note‑taking ability.
• Adaptable to shifting demands, priorities, and timelines.
• Strong hands‑on experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, qPCR, library prep, nucleic acid handling).
• Experience working with NGS‑based assays or genomics platforms.
• Experience with spatial genomics, single‑cell technologies, or NGS workflows preferred.
• Familiarity with upstream tissue preparation, FFPE tissue processing/handling, and/or spatial assay workflows preferred.
• Familiarity with command line interface, data graph generation, and basic statistical analysis.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position, expected to be located in San Jose, CA, is $95,000 – $105,000 USD. We may consider other candidates for this position with more experience and would expect the salary range to change accordingly. This range may be modified at any time at our sole discretion. This base salary does not include additional bonus compensation and benefits. Learn more about benefits at … .

Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including job‑related skills, training, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

Takara Bio USA, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factors.