Research Associate I

Role: Research Associate I supporting the development of NGS-based minimal residual disease (MRD) assays for cancer diagnostics, from concept through clinical lab implementation. Responsibilities: perform laboratory experiments including nucleic acid extraction, library prep, PCR, and NGS workflows; support assay development, optimization, verification, validation, and transfer; prepare and characterize clinical and contrived samples; document procedures and results; assist with troubleshooting and process improvements; collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Product Development, Operations, and Clinical Labs. Requirements: Bachelor's in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related field; 0-2 years laboratory experience in academic, biotech, diagnostics, or regulated labs; hands-on molecular biology skills, familiarity with NGS workflows desirable; experience with clinical samples and regulated environments a plus. HighValue: molecular diagnostics, genomics, NGS, oncology (cancer), liquid biopsy, ctDNA, MRD technologies, assay development, regulated lab environment (CAP/CLIA). WorkSetup: based in South San Francisco, full-time laboratory environment.