Head of AIRR Sequencing / Senior Scientist
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Posted on Tuesday, June 4, 2024
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing Focused Research Organization (FRO) startup (currently in stealth). Head of Sequencing will conduct NGS-based experimental research and contribute to novel assay development in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment. The successful candidate will develop high-throughput workflows and generate datasets from adaptive immune cells. Head of Sequencing will work closely with other top-tier experimental and computational scientists to create groundbreaking new insights into adaptive immunity.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Design, plan, and execute NGS-based assays in coordination with interdisciplinary science teams
- Prepare DNA and RNA libraries from immune cells
- Maintain high standards for sequencing quality and throughput by rigorously performing in-house QC checks and remaining current with industry best practices
- Establish and optimize workflows, write and maintain SOPs for NGS assays, maintain sequencer uptime, and manage reagent inventory.
- Contribute to the development of novel NGS and multiomics assays and research, inclusive of experimental design
- Collaborate effectively with computational, molecular biology, and translational researchers
- Oversee junior research staff
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others
- PhD in biomedical engineering, genetics, immunology or related field that relies on next-generation sequencing applications
- 2-3 years or more of postdoctoral or industry experience, or equivalent
- High proficiency with nucleic acid preparation from adaptive immune cells
- Proven track record of custom library-preparation development for next-generation sequencing
- Expertise with **AIRR-seq / BCR-seq**, scRNA-seq, and other NGS approaches
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
- Experience with single-cell multiomics techniques (eg, CITE-seq, LIBRA-seq), long-reads, and/or proteomic antibody sequencing (Ab-seq). (strongly preferred)
- Familiarity with diverse next-generation sequencing technologies such as Pacific Biosciences, Oxford Nanopore, and/or Ion Torrent
- Familiarity with diverse microfluidics, microwell, and microfluidics-free platforms
- Experience with liquid handling automation for sequencing library preparation
- Proficiency in custom protocol development
- Experience with sequencing and/or multi omic assay development
- Competence in R and/or Python (Scanpy, Seurat)
- Management experience (inclusive of research assistants or graduate students)
- Competitive compensation: $100,000 - $140,000 a year (salary commensurate with experience)
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous time off + paid holidays
- A supportive environment to learn and develop new skills
- An opportunity to participate in high-impact, fast-paced, cutting-edge, collaborative team science; contribute to curing disease; and work with leading experts from different fields
- Exciting location in the Soho area of Manhattan
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