Join Freenome as a Research Associate I/II to develop assays for DNA in a high-throughput environment focused on early disease detection.
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First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Research Associate I/II at Freenome, the individual will focus on developing and validating next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based assays for analyzing patient samples. Key skills include hands-on experience with NGS techniques, a solid understanding of molecular biology, and the ability to collaborate across various scientific disciplines. This position is well-suited for candidates with a bachelor's degree and relevant industry experience or a master's degree in a related field, particularly those eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Freenome's career page.
- Freenome has 28 other open roles including Technical Product Manager III, Senior Bioinformatics Research Engineer, Senior Software Engineer II.
- 28 active molecular biology roles on Joblaze right now.
- 21 active Computational Biology roles on Joblaze right now.
- 13 active next-generation sequencing roles on Joblaze right now.
- Typical molecular biology salary we track runs $121,000–$176,269 (median $133,525, across 18 roles).
Quick facts
- Is the Research Associate I/II role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Brisbane, California.
- What's the salary range?
- Freenome lists $37–$46 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Research Associate I/II role.
- Where is the role based?
- Freenome is hiring for this position in Brisbane, California.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Automation Engineering, Computational Biology, DNA, molecular biology, next-generation sequencing.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Freenome targets junior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Research Associate I/II role at Freenome.
From the original posting
About this opportunity:
At Freenome, you will help develop the assay technologies used to analyze patient samples and contribute to our mission of early detection and intervention in human disease. As a Research Associate I/II, you will provide experience in next-generation-sequencing (NGS)-based analyses of DNA. Starting with a prototype assay, you will contribute to developing and validating clinical-grade assays to measure complex, blood-based analytes. You will work closely with multiple teams including molecular research, computational science, automation engineering, and clinical operations to develop the assays in a regulated, high-throughput environment as well as identify ways to rapidly iterate and improve on existing methods to evaluate technologies that can enhance our end-to-end test performance.
The role reports to the Senior Manager and Staff Research Scientist. This role will be an Onsite role.
What you’ll do:
- Apply knowledge of molecular biology, nucleic-acid biochemistry, and next-generation sequencing to develop assays for DNA.
- Characterize automated assays by generating and analyzing experimental data.
- Gather high-quality data, take detailed notes, and openly communicate on lessons learned while performing experiments.
- Collaborate with research team and computational biologists, understand how data reflect underlying molecular biology, and contribute to analyzing data and generating study conclusions.
- Present data in cross functional teams.
- Participate in troubleshooting efforts and design experiments with some supervisor guidance.
- Help with process improvements across the lab by thinking critically about the execution of all experiments.
Must haves:
- Bachelors with 1+ years of relevant industry experience or Masters in molecular biology, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience in NGS based assay development including sample preparation, library preparation, target capture, and sequencing.
- Biological understanding of human cell-free nucleic acids, single-cell analysis methods, immunology, and/or cancer biology.
- High attention to detail and ability to record accurate and detailed observations, assess impact, and perform troubleshooting as required.
- Flexible and highly motivated to learn new skills and comfortable adapting to changing priorities.
- Ability to manual pipette with high confidence, accuracy, and precision.
- Clear and proactive communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members in the same and adjacent disciplines.
Nice to haves:
- Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment (CLIA, GLP/GCLP, IVD development).
- Experience with automated platforms in plate-based, low-volume formats and/or microfluidics and experience working with automated liquid handlers.
- Experience using ELN (electronic lab notebook) and LIMS (lab information management system).
- Familiarity with programing in a scientific programming language (e.g., Python or R).
Benefits and additional information:
The US target range of our base hourly rate for new hires is $37.68 - $46.69. You will also be eligible to receive equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered. Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, and education. We invite you to check out our career page @ freenome.com/job-openings/ for additional company information.
Freenome is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. Freenome does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
- Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
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