Research Associate, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Genomics

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation • Lexington, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a leading healthcare nonprofit organization like no other. For decades, we have been taking major steps and pioneering new ways to advance the mission to find a cure for cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the CF community, and advancing high-quality, specialized care. By joining the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to our core values and working towards a cure for cystic fibrosis. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by CF. Learn more about why work at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Position Summary: The Research Associate, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Genomics will conduct laboratory functions under general supervision of the Head of NGS and Genomics. She/He will work as part of a team in the operation of the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Genomics laboratory to achieve departmental goals. Responsibilities include hands-on preparation of NGS libraries, operation, and maintenance of NGS instrumentation including Single Cell, Next Generation, and Third Generation sequencing platforms. Strong ability to troubleshoot routine as well as novel NGS essays such as target enrichment methods, assays to quantify on-and off-target genome editing, ChIP-Seq, ATAC-seq, and other methods to explore chromatin biology.

Requirements

• B.S./M.S. in Life Sciences with up to four years R+D laboratory experience.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good communication, collaboration, problem solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and capable of multi-tasking in a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Nucleic acid extraction and QC.
• Manipulation of DNA (PCR, Electrophoresis, etc.).
• NGS library preparation.
• Operation and maintenance of NGS instrumentation.
• Troubleshooting and Quality Control of library construction and sequencing runs.
• Participate in group meetings for discussion of data and suggested next steps.
• Maintain detailed records of the work carried out (electronic lab notebook).
• Prepare and present results at internal meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees