Research Associate

As a Research Associate, you will be a highly detail-oriented candidate with professional laboratory experience executing Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) library preparation and quality control (QC). You will be responsible for executing laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining meticulous documentation, and ensuring data integrity across complex genomic workflows.

What You Will Do

Your responsibilities will include executing NGS workflows, operating advanced automation, managing data and samples, generating client reports, and maintaining quality standards.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will be exposed to all aspects of our facility operations, working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment. You will have the opportunity to work with automated liquid handlers and short-read sequencing platforms, and to troubleshoot precision laboratory instrumentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a relevant scientific field
• Two (2) years of experience performing high-throughput NGS library preparation and associated quality control procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in high-throughput NGS library preparation workflows
• Experience performing molecular biology quality control (QC), including nucleic acid quantification and fragment analysis
• Experience working with automated liquid handling systems or the ability to become proficient quickly
• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and standard scientific instrumentation
• Exceptional attention to detail and precision under time-sensitive service deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative