Research Specialist II, Genomic Hub

Posted 7 Days Ago
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8 Locations
162K-220K Annually
3-5 Years Experience
Biotech
The Role
Develop and provide access to state-of-the-art NGS and genomic analysis modalities, support research activities in a genomic research hub, supervise training of scientists, manage research projects, present research findings, and coordinate specialized equipment
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Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.

For more information, see our website at altoslabs.com.

Our Single Altos Value: .

We believe that diverse perspectives are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry. At Altos, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.


  • Develop and provide access to state-of-the-art NGS and genomic analysis modalities in support of Altos-wide R&D initiatives

  • Work closely with the Hub Director, the Hub team, and Altos researchers to broadly support research activities sported through an innovative and evolving genomic research hub

  • Be responsible for helping with the training, support, and supervision of Altos scientists interested in existing NGS pipelines

  • Broadly support the Hub Director with Genomics Hub operations, including purchasing and management of equipment, and consumables, development and implementation of service pipelines, and daily work supervision of hub staff

  • Work with the Hub Director to achieve department goals and meet project milestones

  • Interface with Genomics Hub team members, Altos researchers, and Scientific

    Operations team members to identify areas of genomics support

  • Support the Hub team in choosing and implementing a spatial transcriptomic platform,

    including support and training of users

  • Help to develop and lead training and orientation programs supported by the Hub


  • Interpret experimental results, innovate new approaches, and prepare research for presentation and publication

  • Support labs by conducting experiments and analyses in a specialized area/field

  • Manage one or more research projects

  • Review research activities to determine where new information, methods, or

    collaborations could positively impact projects and improve the efficiency of processes

  • Develop innovative techniques and systems needed to meet the lab’s research goals

  • Write and edit research publications, manuscripts, and other scientific papers

    describing original research

  • Present own research updates with other team members

  • Serve as point person and schedule coordinator for highly specialized pieces of scientific

    equipment

  • Master's degree in a relevant field or BA/BS with 3+ years of relevant work experience in NGS and genomic analysis technologies
  • At least 5 years of hands-on work experience with NGS workflows
  • Experience with sequencers, single-cell genomics platforms, bulk genomics, and related sequencing technologies and workflows
  • Experience with sequencing library preparations
  • Strong drive and experience working in a research environment
  • Experience collecting, completing, and maintaining accurate hard copy/digital records including electronic notebook entries


  • Experience working in a genomics or NGS core or shared research setting supporting a wide range of researchers and research projects

  • Experience with single-cell transcriptomics and genomics workflows

  • Experience with emerging spatial genomics technologies

  • Experience with genomics data management workflows and analysis pipelines


The salary range for the is - $162,350 - $219,650


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- Please click here to read the Altos Labs EU and UK Applicant Privacy Notice (bit.ly/eu_uk_privacy_notice)
- This Privacy Notice is not a contract, express or implied and it does not set terms or conditions of employment.

We are a culture of collaboration and scientific excellence, and we believe in the values of inclusion and belonging to inspire innovation.

Altos Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Altos currently requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to legally required exemptions (e.g., due to a medical condition or sincerely-held religious belief).

Thank you for your interest in Altos Labs where we strive for a culture of scientific excellence, learning, and belonging.

The Company
280 Employees
Remote Workplace

What We Do

Altos Labs™ is a biotechnology company focused on cellular rejuvenation programming to restore cell health and resilience, with the goal of reversing disease to transform medicine. The company comprises a community of leading scientists, clinicians, and leaders from both academia and industry working together towards this common mission.

Altos has operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego, and in Cambridge, UK, with significant collaborations in Japan.

Note: Altos Labs will not ask you to download a messaging app for an interview or outlay your own money to get started as an employee. If this sounds like your interaction with people claiming to be with Altos, it is not legitimate and has nothing to do with Altos.

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