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","Statistical reasoning","Experimental rigor","Communication","Collaboration"]

Design, execute, and troubleshoot molecular diagnostic experiments and assays under Senior Scientist guidance. Learn analytical and computational methods to analyze results, document experiments thoroughly, and present findings in internal reports and group meetings. Collaborate across teams to implement lab and bioinformatics workflows, helping advance novel products from research prototypes toward analyzing thousands of patient samples in a clinical lab.

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Research Associate

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Job Summary

Design, execute, and troubleshoot molecular diagnostic experiments and assays under Senior Scientist guidance. Learn analytical and computational methods to analyze results, document experiments thoroughly, and present findings in internal reports and group meetings. Collaborate across teams to implement lab and bioinformatics workflows, helping advance novel products from research prototypes toward analyzing thousands of patient samples in a clinical 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 methodologies to analyze results under the guidance of Senior Scientists.
  • •Present scientific findings verbally in group meetings and via internal written reports.
  • •Document experimental details and results.
  • •Collaborate with other teams to implement lab and bioinformatics workflows and support R&D lab organization.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 75,029 - 85,748 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health Insurance401kParental LeaveFertility Benefits

Key Requirements

  • •BS or MS in Bioengineering, Molecular and Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or a related field.
  • •1–2 years of research experience (during BS/MS or afterwards).
  • •Extensive experience with standard molecular biology techniques, especially PCR, electrophoresis, and DNA purification.
  • •Strong mathematical and statistical aptitude, with the ability to quickly learn analytical and experimental concepts.
  • •Meticulous experimental detail and ability to maintain rigorous records.
Experience:1-2 years
Education:Bachelor's in Bioengineering; Molecular and Cell Biology; Microbiology; Biophysics; Biochemistry; or related field
Skills:Attention to detailStatistical reasoningExperimental rigorCommunicationCollaboration
Tech Stack:PCRElectrophoresisDNA purificationNext-generation sequencingRPythonBioinformaticsRobotic toolsCell-free DNA

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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