Research Associate 1/Research Associate 2

This is a six-month contract role located in San Carlos with the potential to extend or convert to full-time based on performance and business needs.

The Research Associate 1/2 performs laboratory procedures of varying complexity contributing to cross functional activities as part of the RUO Oncology Team, a multidisciplinary team within the research and development department.

• Normalize plasma samples.

• Extract nucleic acids from whole blood, plasma, tissue blocks using automated and manual extraction methods

• Perform library preparation for nextgen sequencing using automated and manual methods

• Determine quantity and/or quality of nucleic acids using Quant-IT, Qubit, Nanodrop, BioAnalyzer, and qPCR

• Load libraries onto next generation sequencing platforms ( NovaSeq, iSeq,, Miseq, etc)

• Interpret data and determine appropriate next steps per outlined requirements

• Perform routine laboratory equipment maintenance as defined in standard operating procedures

• Recognize equipment and instrument malfunctions and escalate to R&D equipment support team and relevant team members

• Track sample inventory and status using Laboratory Information Management Software or Google Sheets

• Maintain accurate records of lab work using a variety of softwares including Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and internal databases

• Periodically review standard operating procedures (SOP) and other work instructions

• Suggest process improvements to subject matter experts as needed

• Ensure accurate, ethical, and appropriate management of samples in compliance with all applicable federal regulation

• Perform other tasks as specified by the manager/director

• This role occasionally works with PHI both in paper and electronic form and has access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job

• Employees must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire

• Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements

• Employee must pass post offer