Research Associate

BillionToOne
Menlo Park
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 75,029 - 85,748 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 1-2 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Communication","Quantitative reasoning","Meticulous experimental practice","Collaboration"]

Design, execute, and troubleshoot molecular diagnostic experiments under Senior Scientists, and help develop high-impact assays for oncology and prenatal care. Use next-generation sequencing, robotic tools, PCR, electrophoresis, and DNA purification methods to move research prototypes toward scalable clinical products. Analyze results using emerging quantitative and computational approaches, document findings, present updates to teams, and collaborate to implement lab and bioinformatic workflows in a Menlo Park on-site R&D lab.

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Research Associate

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Job Summary

Design, execute, and troubleshoot molecular diagnostic experiments under Senior Scientists, and help develop high-impact assays for oncology and prenatal care. Use next-generation sequencing, robotic tools, PCR, electrophoresis, and DNA purification methods to move research prototypes toward scalable clinical products. Analyze results using emerging quantitative and computational approaches, document findings, present updates to teams, and collaborate to implement lab and bioinformatic workflows in a Menlo Park on-site R&D lab.
Location: Menlo Park
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments and assays under the guidance of Senior Scientists.
  • •Learn analytical and computational methods to analyze results under the guidance of Senior Scientists.
  • •Present scientific findings verbally and via internal written reports.
  • •Document experimental details and results.
  • •Collaborate with other teams to implement lab and bioinformatic workflows and support lab organization and maintenance.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 75,029 - 85,748 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health Insurance401kParental LeavePaid LeaveMeal AllowanceGym Membership

Key Requirements

  • •BS or MS in a relevant field such as Bioengineering, Molecular and Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or similar.
  • •1–2 years of research experience (during BS/MS or afterwards).
  • •Extensive hands-on experience with standard molecular biology techniques, especially PCR, electrophoresis, and DNA purifications.
  • •Ability to quickly learn mathematical, analytical, and experimental concepts, with strong statistical and quantitative aptitude.
  • •Meticulous attention to experimental detail and rigorous record-keeping, including careful controls.
Experience:1-2 yearsGenomicsMolecular biologyMedical diagnostics
Education:Bachelor's in Bioengineering, Molecular and Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or related field
Skills:Attention to detailCommunicationQuantitative reasoningMeticulous experimental practiceCollaboration
Tech Stack:PCRElectrophoresisDNA purificationNext-generation sequencingRobotic toolsCell-free DNARPythonGRE math section

Company Brief

BillionToOne
Develops molecular counting and sequencing technologies for precise genetic testing. Offers noninvasive prenatal tests and rare disease genomic assays to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives for clinical and commercial labs.
Industry: Diagnostics
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Headquarters: Redwood City, United States
Founded: 2016
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