Research Associate I/II

Freenome
Brisbane
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 37.68 - 46.69 hourlyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 1+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Attention to detail","Troubleshooting","Communication","Collaboration","Critical thinking"]

Develop and validate clinical-grade, DNA-focused assays using next-generation sequencing (NGS). Work from prototypes through characterization of automated assays by generating and analyzing experimental data in a regulated, high-throughput environment. Collaborate with molecular research, computational science, automation engineering, and clinical operations, communicate findings, troubleshoot experiments with guidance, and drive process improvements across the lab.

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Research Associate I/II

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Job Summary

Develop and validate clinical-grade, DNA-focused assays using next-generation sequencing (NGS). Work from prototypes through characterization of automated assays by generating and analyzing experimental data in a regulated, high-throughput environment. Collaborate with molecular research, computational science, automation engineering, and clinical operations, communicate findings, troubleshoot experiments with guidance, and drive process improvements across the lab.
Location: Brisbane
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Apply knowledge of molecular biology, nucleic-acid biochemistry, and NGS to develop DNA assays.
  • •Characterize automated assays by generating and analyzing experimental data.
  • •Gather high-quality experimental data, document observations, and communicate lessons learned.
  • •Collaborate with research teams and computational biologists to analyze data and generate study conclusions.
  • •Participate in troubleshooting and design experiments with supervisor guidance while helping drive lab process improvements.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 37.68 - 46.69 hourly
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelors with 1+ years of relevant industry experience or a Masters in molecular biology or a related field.
  • •Hands-on experience developing NGS-based assays, including sample preparation, library preparation, target capture, and sequencing.
  • •Understanding of human cell-free nucleic acids, single-cell analysis methods, immunology, and/or cancer biology.
  • •High attention to detail with the ability to record accurate observations and troubleshoot as required.
  • •Ability to manual pipette with high confidence, accuracy, and precision.
Experience:1+ yearsNGS-based assay developmentMolecular biologyRegulated laboratory environment
Education:Master's in molecular biology
Skills:Attention to detailTroubleshootingCommunicationCollaborationCritical thinking
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Next-generation sequencing (NGS)DNA sequencingSample preparationLibrary preparationTarget captureELNLIMSPythonRMicrofluidicsAutomated liquid handlersPlate-based formats

Company Brief

Freenome
Develops blood-based early cancer detection tests by combining cell-free DNA analysis, genomics, and machine learning to identify cancer signals for screening and diagnosis, aiming to enable earlier, noninvasive detection across multiple cancer types.
Industry: Diagnostics
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Headquarters: South San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2014
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