Research Associate II

Job Description

Seeking to hire a highly motivated, organized, and enthusiastic research associate to join our Computational and Molecular Biology team. The candidate will be responsible for supporting NGS projects throughout the company, with the opportunity to work with and learn from multiple teams internally. This NGS pipeline, which covers workflows from early development to full implementation, is crucial for company initiatives and requires a high level of organization and attention to detail. The successful candidate should be able to work effectively in a team-oriented group and is accustomed to consistently delivering high-quality data on a timeline.

Core Responsibilities

Prepare and sequence NGS libraries using our proprietary tRNA-seq methodology to support key company objectives and results.

Perform RNA extractions from a wide variety of tissue samples and cells and evaluate extracted RNA quality.

Independently operate an Illumina NextSeq 2000.

Independently operate automation equipment, including a KingFisher Magnetic Particle Processor, Mantis Liquid Dispenser, and Biomek Liquid Handler.

Follow SOPs and document experiments within ELNs.

Communicate sample status to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills

BS/MS in in biology, cell biology, molecular biology, or a related discipline with 2+ years of experience working in biotech or academia.

Hands-on experience with nucleic acids, including RNA & DNA purification from cells and tissue, PCR, and gel electrophoresis.

Hands-on experience preparing Illumina NGS libraries from RNA.

Excellent communication and organizational skills, with attention to accuracy and technical details.

Ability to work effectively as an independent scientist and as part of a team.

Proficient in following, maintaining, and writing SOPs.

Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

Meticulous lab notebook/documentation practices.

The preferred candidate will ideally also possess the following skills:

Familiarity with NGS instrumentation.

Experience using an electronic laboratory notebook system (ELN).

Experience with automated liquid handling platforms (preferably Biomek).Company Description

Beacon Hill Life Sciences, a part of BHSG, a specialty division, is a national staffing organization that provides contract, direct (permanent), FSP/outsourcing and consulting to pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech and contract research organizations.

Beacon Hill Life Sciences places contractors in all 50 states by seamlessly coordinating recruiting resources in local and regional markets with Beacon Hill Life Sciences National Recruiting & Delivery, a dedicated national recruiting team that focuses exclusively on national accounts, supporting regional recruiting operations and delivering contractors to all markets in the U.S.

Whether start-ups or the Fortune 500, the public or private sector, Beacon Hill Life Sciences matches world class talent with exceptional opportunities.