Bioinformatics Scientist

Overview

Title: Associate Scientist - Bioinformatics III

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Duration: 12 months to begin with

We are seeking a talented and highly motivated scientist with an interest in advancing Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies for genomics research, to join our Bioinformatics and Sequencing group in Santa Monica. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment to support a growing R&D portfolio.

You will work at the interface of biology and technology and will support the effort on assessment and development of custom NGS needs, to assist drug target and biomarker discovery efforts.

• Extraction and preparation of DNA and RNA from various sources
• Preparation of DNA, RNA, and ATAC-seq libraries from bulk and/or single cells for NGS sequencing
• Perform quality control on samples and libraries.
• Troubleshoot the experimental procedures and protocols for library preparation and sequencing under supervision
• Perform Next Generation Sequencing experiments on Illumina platforms and other platforms
• Perform qPCR for library quality control
• Maintain updated working knowledge of Genomics technologies and develop significant experience in next-generation sequencing applications
• Keep records of experiments in electronic notebook (ELN)
• Deliver scientific findings effectively in group meetings and collaborative forums

• Master’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of scientific experience