Research Associate
About The Position
BillionToOne is seeking a Research Associate to help develop molecular diagnostic products in oncology and prenatal medicine. The role offers early-career scientists the opportunity to work on assays and products intended to improve patient outcomes, from research prototypes through commercialization and use at scale in the clinical lab. The Research Associate will work alongside and receive mentorship from scientists with expertise in molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and quantitative modeling, using molecular techniques, next-generation sequencing, and robotic tools. This is an on-site position in BillionToOne’s Menlo Park, California office. The ideal candidate is quantitatively and statistically minded, meticulous in experimental work and documentation, motivated to contribute to products that help patients, and an effective communicator in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Bioengineering, Molecular and Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of research experience, either during a bachelor’s or master’s program or afterwards.
- Previous experience with standard molecular biology techniques, particularly extensive experience with PCR, electrophoresis, and DNA purifications.
- Ability to quickly learn mathematical, analytical, and experimental concepts.
- High mathematical and statistical aptitude.
- Great attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Start-up experience.
- Knowledge of medical genetics.
- Experience in a cell-free DNA setting.
- Experience with next-generation sequencing library preparation.
- Experience with computational analysis in R, Python, or another programming language.
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments and assays under the guidance of Senior Scientists.
- Learn analytical and computational methodologies to analyze results under the guidance of Senior Scientists.
- Present scientific findings verbally at group meetings and through internal written reports.
- Document experimental details and results.
- Collaborate with other teams to implement laboratory and bioinformatics workflows.
- Contribute positively to organizing and maintaining the R&D laboratory.
Benefits
- Multiple medical benefit options; employee premiums are paid 100% for select plans, and dependents are covered up to 80%.
- Family Bonding Leave for eligible employees: 16 weeks, paid at 100%.
- Supplemental fertility benefits coverage.
- Retirement savings program with a 4% company match.
- Paid time off increases with tenure.
- Latest hardware, including laptops and lab equipment, and facilities.
- Daily on-site lunches from local eateries.
- On-campus state-of-the-art gym and restaurant.
- Free on-site EV charging.
- Annual bonus eligibility.
- New-hire equity grant of up to $20,000 at grant value, vesting over four years, plus annual equity refresh grants equal in value to the new-hire grant.
- Competitive medical and dental coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
