CareerPlan

Research Associate

Menlo Park - 1035Full-time$76k–$87k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Design, execute, and troubleshoot molecular biology experiments and assays to develop high-impact molecular diagnostic products for oncology and prenatal medicine.

Role type

Research Associate (undergraduate/early-career)

Builds

Novel molecular tests and diagnostic products

Domain

Genomics / Molecular Diagnostics

Required skills

PCR, electrophoresis, DNA purification, next-generation sequencing library preparation, statistical reasoning, experimental design, data analysis

Preferred skills

cell-free DNA experience, medical genetics knowledge, computational analysis in R or Python, next-generation sequencing experience

Technologies

PCR, electrophoresis, DNA purification, next-generation sequencing, R, Python

Responsibilities

Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments and assays; Learn analytical and computational methodologies to analyze results; Present scientific findings verbally and in written reports; Document experimental details and results; Collaborate with teams to implement lab and bioinformatic workflows; Contribute to organizing and maintaining the R&D lab

Seniority

Junior, mentored IC