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Allen Institute · 9 hours ago

Research Associate II

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$66K/yr - $81K/yr

2+ years exp

The Allen Institute is dedicated to advancing knowledge in bioscience to improve human health. The Research Associate II will be responsible for expanding the ability to rapidly build datasets for DNA design machine learning models through laboratory work involving cloning and screening assays.

Neuroscience

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintain and propagate human cell lines, optimize and perform plasmid DNA transfections and viral transductions

Perform complex genomics protocols (e.g., custom amplicon sequencing, RNA-seq, single cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq)

Execute molecular biology protocols, including molecular cloning, flow cytometry, quantitative PCR, ddPCR

Assist in troubleshooting technical barriers in the generation of high quality NGS libraries, from library delivery to cell lines through NGS library generation

Review and analyze data, participating in quality control and troubleshooting of processes and results

Contribute to the development of new protocols as needed

Present results and summarize progress to help frame internal decision-making

Comply with SOPs, good laboratory practices, and regulatory requirements

Adhere to a team schedule and individual time management

Maintain accurate laboratory documentation using established methods

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Molecular BiologyGenomics ProtocolsCell CultureDNA SequencingRNA IsolationMolecular CloningData AnalysisLaboratory DocumentationTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Cell Biology, Genetics, Synthetic Biology, Bioengineering, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field

2 years of equivalent experience

Preferred

2 - 5 years of equivalent experience

Experience performing molecular biology methods including molecular cloning (such as restriction cloning, Gibson Assembly, Golden Gate assembly, plasmid prep)

Experience cloning complex libraries is a plus

RNA isolation, DNA isolation, and PCR

Track-record of being an effective team member

Competence and ability to work in a molecular biology/cell culture laboratory

Experience with nucleic acid sequencing, especially custom amplicon sequencing

Experience performing cell biology methods including mammalian cell culture, murine embryonic stem cell culture, primary cell culture, nucleofection, and lipofection

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Company

Allen Institute

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The Allen Institute is dedicated to answering some of the biggest questions in bioscience and accelerating research worldwide.

Founded in 2003

Seattle, Washington, USA

501-1000 employees

https://alleninstitute.org/

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