21h ago

Associate Scientist, HTS & NGS

Cambridge, MA

$84k-$112k / year

full-timemidbiotech

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💼 About This Role

You'll join Korro Bio's HTS-NGS operations team to support RNA editing platform development. You'll design and execute high-throughput cell-based assays for oligonucleotide therapeutics and perform amplicon-seq library preparation. This lab-based role offers the chance to contribute to next-generation genetic medicines in a fast-paced biotech environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Design and execute high-throughput cell-based assays for oligonucleotide projects
  • Perform amplicon-seq library preparation and quality control
  • Troubleshoot HTS assays, library preparation, and sequencing workflows
  • Analyze and present HTS-NGS data in team settings

📋 Requirements

  • MS with 3+ years or BS with 5+ years in molecular biology or related field
  • 1+ years hands-on experience with high-throughput assays and automated workflows
  • Experience with cell culture techniques including plating and transfection in 96/384-well formats
  • Experience with NGS assays: amplicon-seq and RNA-seq, including library preparation and QC

✨ Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with liquid handling systems (Viaflo96/384, HiRes/Certus Flex, Tempest)
  • Hands-on experience with Illumina MiSeq i100, Qubit, Tape Station, and Fragment Analyzer
  • Experience with LIMS (Benchling) and project management tools (Jira/Confluence)
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