Research Associate

BillionToOne•Menlo Park, CA

14d•$76,155 - $87,034•Onsite

About The Position

BillionToOne is seeking a Research Associate to help develop molecular diagnostic products for oncology and prenatal medicine. The position offers the opportunity to work with scientists across molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and quantitative modeling, using molecular techniques, next-generation sequencing, and robotic tools to advance assays from research prototypes to products used at scale in the clinical lab. The role is on-site in Menlo Park, California, and includes mentorship from Senior Scientists.

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 undergraduate or graduate studies or afterward.
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.
Strong communication skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Rigorous quantitative reasoning, careful experimental practice, and meticulous documentation.

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 lab and bioinformatic workflows.
Help organize and maintain the R&D lab.

Benefits

Multiple medical benefit options, with employee premiums paid at 100% for select plans and dependents covered up to 80%.
16 weeks of paid Family Bonding Leave at 100% for eligible employees.
Supplemental fertility benefits coverage.
Retirement savings program with a 4% company match.
Paid time off that increases with tenure.
Laptop, lab equipment, and facilities described as the latest and greatest.
Daily on-site lunches.
On-campus 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.
Company equity options.