What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate II position at Software Guidance & Assistance?
Job Details
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Research Associate II for a contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical Services clients in South San Francisco, CA.
Responsibilities :
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
Responsibilities :
- Seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our lab, specializing in library preparation and automated workflows using the Hamilton Vantage robot.
- Role is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology while working in a dynamic genomics research environment.
- Perform library preparation for NGS, with a strong focus on high-throughput sample processing.
- Operate and optimize automated library prep workflows on the Hamilton Vantage robot.
- Conduct in-process quality control (QC) checks to ensure data integrity.
- Troubleshoot and improve automation protocols for efficiency and accuracy.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support large-scale genomics applications.
- B Sc in Biology or related field with hands-on research experience (academic or industry).
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a team setting, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional work ethic and motivation to make substantial contributions to projects aimed to change patient's therapies and lives for better.
- Prior experience with NGS library preparation and/or automated liquid handling systems is highly desirable.
- B.Sc. degree in Biology or related discipline with academic or industry hands-on research experience is desired. Knowledge or skills in NGS technology is not required, however, valuable.
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
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