Senior Research Associate

1 month ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Volta Labs Full time

ABOUT US:

Volta Labs is building a suite of genomics applications for our first-of-its-kind digital fluidics sample prep automation platform. Our technology will remove the need for laborious sample setup, provide a technology-agnostic suite, and shorten sample processing time from hours to seconds. We believe our tech is the next step in unlocking the hospital of the future and will accelerate medical research by decades.

THE TEAM:

You'll join a team of innovative thinkers who love to experiment, collaborate, and win together. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of automation, biology, computing, robotics, design, and user experience to benefit our customers and the world.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to a Senior Scientist on the team, you will participate in the design and development of genomics sample prep applications. Volta is building a suite of genomics applications for its disruptive digital fluidics sample prep automation platform.

We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented and collaborative individual with a desire to learn and participate in product development in an industry setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Execute experiments following good laboratory practice and standard protocols

Thoroughly document all procedures, data and observations in an electronic lab notebook

Summarize, present and discuss findings in team meetings

Actively participate in experimental design, data analysis, and report writing

Assist with reagent ordering, inventory, equipment maintenance and general laboratory duties

Maintain a clean work area and equipment in proper working order

QUALIFICATIONS:

M. S. or B. S. in Molecular Biology or related discipline

1-2+ years of relevant experience

Hands-on experience with nucleic acid extraction and analysis, library preparation for short and/or long read sequencing, hybridization capture and/or next generation sequencing applications

Bioinformatics experience is a plus

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast based start-up work environment

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Excellent time management and documentation skills

Self-starter who requires minimal supervision to be productive

This is a full-time position that requires a significant amount of in-person work and collaboration onsite at our Seaport Office in Boston, MA. If you are unable to relocate or commute to the Boston MA area, this role won't be a match.

Our Benefits and Perks:

Robust Equity Program, to build future wealth through stock options with high growth potential

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage, including Medical, Dental, & Vision

HSA with monthly company contribution, & FSA

Sponsored Commuter Benefit Plans

Access to Our 401K Plan, to save for your future

12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off, because we understand the importance of time off for rest and adventure

11 Paid Holidays

Twice Weekly Company Lunches, office snacks, beverages, & treats

Monthly Team Happy Hours and regular team outings

We are an equal opportunity employer and foster diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, and we actively seek out and value diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself positively contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of bio-automation



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