Research Associate, Next Generation Sequencing

Company Summary:

Cellarity's mission is to bring breakthrough medicines to patients by completely redefining the way drugs are discovered. Founded by Flagship Pioneering in 2017, Cellarity is designing medicines against the cell as opposed to a single molecular target. The company has developed a unique combination of expertise across network biology, high-resolution data, and machine learning to unlock new treatment options in a vast array of disease areas. Cellarity currently has drug discovery programs underway in metabolic disease, hematology, immuno-oncology and respiratory disease. The company has raised $123 million as part of a Series B funding round with contributions from funds and accounts managed by Blackrock, The Baupost Group, Banque Pictet on behalf of their clients, and eight other investors alongside Flagship Pioneering. For additional information, visit www.Cellarity.com.

Position Summary:

Cellarity, Inc. is seeking a Research Associate with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) experience to join our Technology group to carry out large-scale data generation.  The candidate will work both independently and as part of a collaborative team to generate data from various genomics-oriented workflows and assist in the optimization and validation of new technologies and procedures. The candidate must be detail oriented, have strong communication skills and be willing to work in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prepare and sequence a range of NGS library types to support company objectives
• Ensure that SOPs are rigorously followed
• Work to ensure Production goals and requirements are met
• Perform experiments to optimize NGS assays
• Develop process improvement of current workflows and procedures
• Work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to solve complex problems

Qualifications:

• BS/MS (or equivalent) in molecular biology, biochemistry, biology or related field
• 1+ year(s) of relevant experience, preferably within the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with basic molecular biology techniques (e.g., DNA/RNA purification, PCR/RT-PCR amplification, etc.) required; Experience with NGS required, preferably Illumina technology
• Familiarity with the preparation and sequencing of RNA-seq libraries (Illumina) desirable; experience with single-cell RNA-sequencing a plus

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