Research Associate, Transcriptomics (Contract)
Core
Operate and maintain an automated high-throughput bulk RNA sequencing platform to generate transcriptomic data for drug discovery mechanistic insights.
Role type
Research Associate II (hands-on IC)
Builds
Transcriptomic data for Empress's Integromyx platform
Domain
Biotechnology / Drug Discovery / Genomics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mammalian cell culture, RNA extraction, NGS library preparation, RT-qPCR, ELN/LIMS data management
Preferred skills
RNA QC (NanoDrop, Bioanalyzer), Illumina sequencing platforms, molecular cloning, high-throughput lab environment experience
Technologies
Illumina, NanoDrop, Bioanalyzer, ELN, LIMS
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain automated high-throughput bulk RNA-seq platform end-to-end, Perform RNA extraction from diverse sample types, Execute RNA quality control assessments and library preparation, Set up and support sequencing runs on next-generation sequencing instruments, Design and execute RT-qPCR experiments, Maintain mammalian cell cultures and perform cell treatments
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC