Research Associate

Predicine, Inc•Hayward, CA

About The Position

Predicine is a global molecular insights company committed to advancing precision medicine in oncology and infectious disease diagnostics. We are developing proprietary technologies in cell-free DNA and cell-free RNA liquid biopsy to enable minimally invasive molecular diagnostics for early cancer detection, treatment selection, therapy response monitoring, minimal residual disease detection, and disease progression. Our portfolio includes blood-, urine-, and tissue-based NGS assays designed for globally harmonized use across research, clinical investigation, and companion diagnostic (CDx) development. With operations in Silicon Valley, Houston, Chicago, Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou, and Harbin, Predicine partners with leading biopharma companies, institutions, and governments to advance personalized healthcare worldwide. At Predicine, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture built on Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Respect, Courage, Collaboration, Caring, and Communication. We invite individuals who share these values to join our team. We are seeking a motivated Research Associate to support routine laboratory operations and next-generation sequencing (NGS)–based cancer genomics workflows. This role will contribute to research sample processing, assay development support, and overall laboratory efficiency, including inventory management, reagent quality control, and instrument maintenance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years, or Master’s degree with 2+ years, in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
Strong foundation in molecular biology or biochemistry, with solid laboratory techniques and documentation practices.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and drive projects forward.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with laboratory automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform routine laboratory procedures, including pre-analytical sample preparation, plasma isolation, and nucleic acid extraction from various specimen types (plasma, serum, blood, cell lines, FFPE, fresh tissue, urine, etc.).
Execute daily NGS workflows, including library preparation, target enrichment, and sample loading on Illumina sequencing platforms.
Support scientists in assay development activities.
Assist with sample accessioning, tracking, storage, and management.
Operate and maintain critical laboratory instrumentation (e.g., thermocyclers, Bioanalyzer, Qubit, sequencers).
Perform laboratory data entry, basic data processing, and troubleshooting.
Document assay-related batch records and maintain accurate lab documentation.
Support inventory management of reagents and consumables.
Assist in preparing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.