Plasmidsaurus is looking to accelerate new cures and promote a healthier planet by unlocking a new level of productivity for scientists, specifically by expanding its disruptive model across all of genomics and launching new RNA-seq services.
Requirements
- Experience with molecular biology techniques including plasmid design, cloning, PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, and sequencing library preparation.
- Experience with cell culture and cell characterization. Experience with RNA extraction from cells and tissues a plus.
- Strong understanding of the intricacies of different sequencing technologies and hands-on experience with DNA library prep.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex experimental workflows in the lab and develop creative solutions to overcome challenges.
- Ability to quickly acquire all of the relevant reagents and zero in on the ideal solution with minimal oversight
Responsibilities
- Build amazing things. Support R&D scientists in expanding new sequencing services.
- Get your hands dirty. Develop and run high-throughput wetlab experiments using advanced automation and robotics.
- Keep us prepped. Manage inventory and lab supply ordering.
- Keep us organized. Maintain detailed, reproducible experimental records.
- Have an eye for improvement. Identify opportunities for new applications, bottlenecks, fix inefficiencies, make our workflows smarter and more efficient.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field, with 5+ years hands-on wetlab work.
- Ability to work with deep focus and pivoting quickly to new workflows on a moment's notice.
- Energized by contributing to a high-performing team, and able to leverage and develop the talents of colleagues with different backgrounds and levels of experience.
- Capable of working in an inclusive environment and collaborating with colleagues
- Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, in-office Monday, Wednesday, Friday in South San Francisco
