Senior Researcher

Company: 10x Genomics
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It's a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they didn't even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries described in over 1000 peer-reviewed publications across multiple application areas, including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. The innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference.About The RoleWe are seeking an exceptional Research Associate or Senior Research Associate to join the Product Integration (PI) group at 10x Genomics. This is a unique multi-disciplinary position that will work closely with a variety of groups including Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, Microfluidics, and Support groups. You will play an important role in expanding the 10x product portfolio by identifying clever solutions to troubleshoot and optimize 10x product workflows.The ideal candidate should have experience working independently in a chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular biology laboratory, have exceptional attention to detail, and be able to critically analyze data and communicate results to the team. They must bring a can-do attitude and sense of purpose to the job.What You Will Be Doing* Working within multidisciplinary teams at all stages of product development* Developing a deep understanding of the interplay between chemistry, molecular biology, and microfluidics to identify the root cause of product deviations, troubleshoot them, and identify clever solutions* Planning and execution of experiments, accurate recording of details, in-depth analysis, and reporting of these results through documentation and presentations* Development and optimization of protocols for single cell NGS products and robustness verification of those products* Preparation of customer-facing technical documentation including workflow descriptions and annotated datasets for 10x single cell NGS products* Responsible for maintaining external collaborations for validation of single cell NGS productsTo Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need* BS/MS in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, or related field* 2-5 years relevant laboratory experience in life science applications, such as: next-generation sequencing library preparation, cell culture, microscopy, PCR, or other nucleic acid or protein-based technologies* Ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets and communicate results in a clear and concise manner* Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team* Knowledge of NGS and related applications (e.g. RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, etc.)* Experience troubleshooting and optimizing molecular biology assaysAdditional Desirable Skills To Have* Familiarity with new product introduction or product development process and life cycle* Deep experience with multichannel pipetting* Experience with DNA-binding magnetic beads* Familiarity with formal product testing (e.g., verification and validation) highly desired* Experience with statistical design, modeling and use of design of experiment (DOE) approachesAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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