Research Associate

Company: Joul--
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Research Associate

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Location: San Diego, CA
Hours/Schedule: M-F Standard Business Hours
Compensation: $26.58 - $33.76
Type: Contract


Responsibilities Ensure smooth day-to-day Lab operations, including RNA/DNA extraction/purification, NGS library preparation & QCs, and loading sequencers (e.g., Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, etc.)
Track projects and develop new project organizational guidelines as part our sequencing pipelines
Review sequencing run and data quality control statistics and documenting them for future reference
Provide technical and project-level guidance to internal and external stakeholders
Generate, organize, and maintain meticulous records of all experiments conducted
Work independently or with supervision from team members on new assay and protocol development


Requirements Bachelor degree with 0-3 years of professional experience in molecular biology, biotechnology, or biochemistry
Experience with Electronic Lab Notebooks and project management tools like JIRA and Confluence
Demonstrated experience in managing external vendors and CROs for NGS or other research services
Proficiency in molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction & purification, NGS library preparation & QC, PCR, qPCR, cloning, etc.
Strong understanding of theory behind techniques, with proficient reasoning skills in experimental design and optimization of wet lab techniques, coupled with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Strong team player with a proactive and positive attitude
Ability to use technical skills and effective time management to perform work efficiently and meet project timelines
Exposure to cell biology techniques such as cell culture, along with functional assays for drug responses is a plus



Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.




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