Biologist

Job Requirements

• B.S. and/or M.S. in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related field with 3–5 years of laboratory research experience.
• Strong expertise in molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction and purification, quantification, NGS library preparation/QC, and qPCR.
• Hands-on experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and applications, including sequencing, quantification, and data QC, preferably using Illumina platforms.
• Direct experience with bulk RNA-seq and amplicon-seq workflows.
• Required experience in single-cell and single-nucleus RNA-seq library preparation.
• Familiarity with multiple scRNA-seq/snRNA-seq platforms such as 10X Genomics Chromium, Illumina PIP-seq, ScaleBio, or Parse Biosciences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CRISPR-based gene editing and high-throughput screening is a plus.
• Exposure to laboratory automation systems including Mantis, Integra systems, Liquid Handlers, SPTLabtech Firefly, Tecan, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Experience maintaining documentation in electronic laboratory notebook systems.

Responsibilities

• Support research and early clinical development programs focused on biologics, small molecules, oligonucleotides, and cell therapies targeting diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic disorders.
• Perform RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, snRNA-seq, and other sequencing library preparation workflows to support multiple therapeutic area research groups.
• Conduct molecular and cell biology experiments to identify and validate drug targets.
• Assist with assay design, optimization, validation, troubleshooting, and data analysis in support of drug discovery initiatives.
• Analyze complex experimental data and present findings through written summaries and oral presentations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with research teams to support scientific and operational goals.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and documentation in compliance with laboratory standards.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in next-generation sequencing workflows along with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced research environment.