Research Associate Molecular Biology

Job Description

Must have :

NGS library preparation.

RT-qPCR methods and platforms.

NGS analysis data visualization software.

Multi-omics NGS platforms.

Day-day: Data analysis and data Quality check

Samples going through RNA isolation

• Using Illumina instruments
  
  

Library preparation

Performing qPCR and NGS

Strong molecular biology background

First 3 months are about training and checking the capabilities to become independent

• Hep A Titer-
  
  

20-30% data driven

70-80% lab based

What does the team/department do? Performing gene expression profiling to support basic research, preclinical and development activities and translational biomarker work. My group’s specific role is to provide gene expression support using qPCR and NGS technologies.

Required Experience and Skills: B.S/B.S with minimum 5+ years’; Masters with 3+ years'; PHD with 1-2 years' of relevant work experience in industry or academia Knowledge in molecular biology techniques, including RNA/DNA isolation and NGS library preparation. Experience with RNA/DNA QC platforms such as the Fragment analyzer, Agilent Bioanalyzer or Tapestation. Experience with RT-qPCR methods and platforms. Familiarity with NGS platforms, specifically Illumina MiSeq and Novaseq. Must be able to work up and troubleshoot new protocol methods centric to NGS platforms. Must have good communication skills and be comfortable working in a team environment. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. Must have good organization and time management skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills: Some experience with liquid automation for sample RNA/DNA isolation and NGS library prep. Some experience with multi-omics NGS platforms, low sorted cell populations, and/or single-cell RNAseq. Some experience with NGS analysis data visualization software such as Cell Ranger or BioTuring. Familiarity with computer software: Illumina BaseSpace, Omicsoft, TIBCO Spotfire, Graphpad Prism, Ingenuity Pathway Analysis, Geneious.

Company Description

AA2IT is in this business to make you successful. Strategy, Execution and Value. There are too many businesses that have solid, well-thought-out strategies that sit in a drawer somewhere collecting dust. Executing on Strategy effectively and measuring what matters drives the value. We start with your business strategy, align technology strategy, and create a roadmap that gets your business value.

AA2IT is a global firm providing Staffing and IT Solutions. We are headquartered in Texas, delivering successful talent acquisition and technology services. We are fully digital organization with a people centric and a technology driven vision.

AA2IT is in this business to make you successful. Strategy, Execution and Value. There are too many businesses that have solid, well-thought-out strategies that sit in a drawer somewhere collecting dust. Executing on Strategy effectively and measuring what matters drives the value. We start with your business strategy, align technology strategy, and create a roadmap that gets your business value. AA2IT is a global firm providing Staffing and IT Solutions. We are headquartered in Texas, delivering successful talent acquisition and technology services. We are fully digital organization with a people centric and a technology driven vision.