Research Associate II (Spatial Genomics)

Takara Bio USA•San Jose, CA

3d•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Associate II is responsible for assisting and working with research staff in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments aimed at developing new tools and reagents for life science. The Research Associate II works primarily in the laboratory to conduct relevant experiments and complex tasks under minimal supervision of other senior research associates or scientists. The Research Associate II role is lab-based in San Jose, CA.

Requirements

BA, BS or MS degree in relevant scientific discipline.
Minimum of 2 – 5 years related experience.
Demonstrated ability to perform a range of general laboratory procedures independently.
Accurate note-taking ability.
Adaptable to shifting demands, priorities, and timelines.
Strong hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, qPCR, library prep, nucleic acid handling).
Experience working with NGS-based assays or genomics platforms.
Familiarity with command line interface, data graph generation, and basic statistical analysis.

Nice To Haves

Experience with spatial genomics, single-cell technologies, or NGS workflows preferred.
Familiarity with upstream tissue preparation, FFPE tissue processing/handling, and/or spatial assay workflows preferred.

Responsibilities

Works primarily in the laboratory to conduct experiments under supervision of other senior research associates or scientists.
Executes routine experiments by selecting and performing appropriate techniques following general guidance or protocol.
Performs more complex tasks with appropriate guidance from supervisor.
Conduct experiments through product development launch cycle from feasibility test through transfer to manufacturing.
Utilizes literature reviews, protocols, SOPs and prior laboratory experience to assist with experimental design, assay development, and workflow optimization.
Accurately records procedures, materials used and results obtained, enabling others to understand and reproduce results.
Prepares technical reports, summarizing experiments done including an analysis of results obtained, and contributes to development of follow-on experiments.
Assists in the preparation and reviewing of technical documents including work instructions and user manuals.
Shares responsibility for general laboratory maintenance and housekeeping, including organization and purchasing of laboratory reagents and maintaining laboratory stocks.
May provide technical training to other laboratory personnel.