Molecular Biology Scientist - Spatial Transcriptomics & Genomics
Apply NowCompany: Synectics Inc.
Location: San Diego, CA 92154
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Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description:
- Support and advance our clinical and pre-clinical drug programs.
- Will provide scientific and technical support and work closely with their manager and team members to generate decision-enabling data for novel drug combination strategies and mechanisms of action.
- Will use a variety of techniques including RNA extraction, library generation and image capturing.
- Support 10X Genomics spatial transcriptomic workflows.
- Perform sample and library preparation, initial data QC and first pass analysis of results.
- Maintain accurate documentation of experiments, protocols, and results.
- Support inventory and maintenance.
- Will interact closely with colleagues in Translation Pathology IHC and Molecular Biology labs, computational biology, and on-site operational support groups.
Qualifications:
- BS/MS in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or a related field and 3+ years of full-time, hands-on molecular biology experience in an academic or industrial setting.
- Proficient in standard molecular biology techniques such as sample preparation, nucleic acid amplification and purification (RNA/DNA), and qPCR.
- Experience performing complex multi-step experiments with detailed and diligent attention to planning, organization, hands-on technique, and record keeping.
- Knowledge of QC metrics, interpretation, and demonstrated use of approaches for assessing the quality of samples and libraries for bulkRNA and spatial profiling
- Hands-on 10X Genomics spatial transcriptomics experience.
- Excellent organization skills and ability to organize and prioritize work to meet timelines and deliverables.
- Preference for candidates with experience in tissue processing and handling.
- Basic job will require both work at the lab bench and analysis time at the computer.
- RNA Exp (Spatial Transcriptomics experience would be nice)
- Multitasker
- Detail Oriented
- Team Player
- A strong background in molecular biology and demonstrate experience with 10X Genomics Spatial Transcriptomics platforms.
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.