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Research Scientist II, Gene R&D

GenScript/ProBio
Location
Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Posted
27 days ago
Department
R&D
Salary
$70,000 - $90,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related fields
  • More than 2 years of relevant experience in developing scalable NGS workflow in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
  • Direct experience in designing customized library preps across different high-throughput sequencing platforms (Illumina and ONT)
  • Broad molecular biology and microbiology knowledge
  • Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in using and building both standard and customized bioinformatics pipeline
  • Proficiency in at least one of the common programming languages (Python, R, Java)
Nice to have
  • Experience with the high-throughput NGS library prep workflow for clinical samples
  • Experience with cell-free protein expression
What the job really is

The Research Scientist II in Gene R&D at GenScript will focus on developing and optimizing high-throughput sequencing library preparation methods. The role involves managing project timelines, analyzing and interpreting data, and collaborating with other teams to ensure effective technology transfer. The position requires a strong background in molecular biology and bioinformatics, as well as proficiency in programming languages.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match that vests fully on day one
  • Paid parental leave after three months of employment
  • Paid time off policy including vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Life and AD&D insurance
Things to weigh
  • Fully onsite position
  • Salary range provided is $70,000 - $90,000 dependent upon experience
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