Scientist I

Iconma Portal•Pleasanton, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a biotech company, is seeking a Scientist I for its Pleasanton, California location. The scientist will perform hands-on laboratory experiments involving cell-free nucleic acid extraction and methylation sequencing workflow optimization. The role works under manager supervision while independently planning and conducting experiments, analyzing results, and determining follow-up experiments. The scientist will collaborate with molecular biology and bioinformatics groups and perform high-throughput sequencing in a core laboratory environment. The job level (Scientist I or Scientist II) will be determined based on relevant industry experience.

Requirements

Background in molecular biology and human disease-related fields.
Good understanding of NGS library preparation, targeted enrichment, and sequencing.
Ability to work well in teams and across disciplines.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Passion, self-motivation, and a strong desire to acquire on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

Perform cell-free nucleic acid extraction from clinical plasma specimens, whole blood, and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue.
Plan and conduct hands-on laboratory experiments independently under manager supervision.
Design, execute, and analyze methods to optimize methylation sequencing workflows.
Analyze data, evaluate results, form conclusions, and determine future experiments.
Collaborate with molecular biology and bioinformatics groups to evaluate and identify parameters that may affect sequencing performance.
Execute high-throughput sequencing operations on the AXELIOS 1 sequencer within a core laboratory environment.
Keep detailed records of experiments and project-related information.