Biologist

• Seeking a skilled Biologist with strong experience in molecular biology, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and drug discovery research.
• The ideal candidate will support sequencing workflows, assay development, molecular and cell biology experiments, and data analysis activities in a collaborative laboratory environment.

Requirement/Must Have:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemical Sciences, or a related field.
• Strong laboratory research experience in molecular biology and sequencing technologies.
• Expertise in nucleic acid extraction, purification, quantification, NGS library preparation, quality control, and qPCR.
• Strong background in NGS technologies and applications, including sequencing, quantification, and data quality control.
• Direct experience with RNA-seq and amplicon sequencing workflows.
• Hands-on experience with single-cell and single-nucleus RNA-seq library preparation.
• Familiarity with scRNA-seq and snRNA-seq platforms such as 10X Genomics Chromium, Illumina PIP-seq, ScaleBio, or Parse Biosciences.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Experience maintaining documentation in electronic notebook software.

Experience:

• Experience in laboratory research within biological or biochemical sciences.
• Experience with Illumina sequencing platforms preferred.
• Experience with automation systems and liquid handling technologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with CRISPR-based gene editing and high-throughput screening is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Execute NGS library preparation, quantification, and sequencing workflows to support research teams.
• Develop and implement new NGS workflows to support evolving project requirements.
• Maintain and follow standard operating procedures to ensure high-quality data generation.
• Manage sequencing workflows cross-functionally while handling multiple requests and priorities.
• Deliver sequencing data within defined timelines and communicate run completion updates to stakeholders.
• Manage inventory of DNA, RNA, libraries, and sequencing reagents.
• Perform additional laboratory tasks including RNA extraction and qPCR/ddPCR as needed.
• Maintain detailed scientific documentation and sequencing performance records in electronic notebooks.
• Support assessment of sequencing workflows across different sites and research organizations.
• Conduct experiments to identify and validate drug targets.
• Support assay design, optimization, validation, and data analysis activities.
• Design and execute molecular and cell biology experiments.
• Troubleshoot experiments and analyze complex scientific data to support drug discovery initiatives.
• Present scientific findings and conclusions through written and oral communication.

Should Have:

• Familiarity with CRISPR-based gene editing technologies.
• Experience with automation platforms and liquid handling systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced research environment.

Skills:

• Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS).
• RNA Sequencing.
• Single-Cell RNA Sequencing.
• Single-Nucleus RNA Sequencing.
• qPCR/ddPCR.
• Molecular Biology Techniques.
• Cell Biology Techniques.
• Nucleic Acid Extraction and Purification.
• Illumina Sequencing Platforms.
• CRISPR Gene Editing.
• Data Analysis.
• Electronic Laboratory Notebook Documentation.
• Automation and Liquid Handling Systems.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor s degree or Master s degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemical Sciences, or a related field.