Research Associate – DNA Synthesis

Atlas Data Storage • South San Francisco, CA

2d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Support the development and optimization of Atlas’s CMOS chip based enzymatic DNA synthesis workflow and be involved in performing multiple sub-tasks in the DNA synthesis process as needed. Support R&D engineers to design experiments, perform testing and experimentation, and collect data to study surface, biological, chemical and fluidic processes. The duties include but are not limited to: Test system components, fluidic consumables, instruments, electronics, workflows etc. Support equipment setup, validation, and maintenance across lab and production systems. Perform preparation and characterization of buffers and reagents by using metrics such as pH, UV-Vis spectrometer, moisture content measurement, etc. Handle organic and inorganic chemicals and hazardous lab waste with safe chemical handling practices, including reagent prep using a humidity-controlled glove box. Use statistical methods for data analysis and present results clearly in a group setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related Health Science and Biotechnology field.
• 2–4 years of industry experience in biotechnology, biomedical, or related sectors.
• Prior experience in performing tasks within a workflow and running experiments with an instrument to characterize either the instrument, chip, or other modules involved in the process.
• Hands-on experience transitioning manual workflows to automated liquid-handling systems, to improve reproducibility and process efficiency.
• Experience working with fluidic architecture, wet-testing components in a fluidic system
• Eagerness to learn new techniques and ability to grasp concepts and techniques on the go.
• Desire to wear multiple hats within a small team and develop a well-rounded multi-disciplinary profile.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Theoretical understanding and hands-on experience of microscopy imaging, fluorescent microscopy, and image analysis.
• Background in molecular biology and DNA analysis techniques, such as PCR, sequencing, gel electrophoresis, UV-vis measurements.
• Experience in programming and coding: C#, C++, python-related projects, able to write simple drivers, scripts for interfacing electronic components, NI DAQ, Arduino etc

Responsibilities

• Support the development and optimization of Atlas’s CMOS chip based enzymatic DNA synthesis workflow and be involved in performing multiple sub-tasks in the DNA synthesis process as needed
• Support R&D engineers to design experiments, perform testing and experimentation, and collect data to study surface, biological, chemical and fluidic processes.
• Test system components, fluidic consumables, instruments, electronics, workflows etc.
• Support equipment setup, validation, and maintenance across lab and production systems
• Perform preparation and characterization of buffers and reagents by using metrics such as pH, UV-Vis spectrometer, moisture content measurement, etc.
• Handle organic and inorganic chemicals and hazardous lab waste with safe chemical handling practices, including reagent prep using a humidity-controlled glove box
• Use statistical methods for data analysis and present results clearly in a group setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level