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Assay Development - Research Associate 2 / Sr. Research Associate

Personalis, Inc
Location
Fremont, CA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Assay
Salary
$85,000 to $115,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BS/MS in Molecular Biology, Genomics, Biochemistry, or a related biological science
  • 3+ years of hands-on molecular biology laboratory experience (biotech/pharma preferred)
  • Proficiency in DNA/RNA extraction, quality control (e.g., Qubit, TapeStation), and NGS library preparation
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with a drive to learn in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Nice to have
  • Experience with liquid biopsy (cfDNA/cfRNA) or FFPE sample processing
What the job really is

In this role, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and optimize oncology assays and workflows. Your day-to-day tasks will include DNA/RNA extraction from biological samples, library preparation for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), and collaborating on critical validation studies. You will also maintain detailed records and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401(k) match
  • ESPP
  • tuition reimbursement
Things to weigh
  • no specific mention of remote work flexibility despite hybrid designation
  • the role involves tight timelines which may indicate a high-pressure environment
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