Research Associate I, Digital Biotechnologies

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Position Overview

Adaptive is seeking an exceptional Research Associate I to join a new subsidiary spinout, Digital Biotechnologies Inc. The Scientist will play a critical role in helping to develop a “Next” Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) instrument specifically designed for clinical medicine. Present methods for high-throughput sequencing are not suitable for many clinical applications, as all current NGS platforms lack the combination of high accuracy, rapid turnaround time, and low cost that would lead to robust clinical utility. In collaboration with academic and industry scientists across the country, Digital Biotechnologies is engineering the first solid-state sequencer with the specifications necessary for a widely applicable clinical sequencing instrument. In this role, the Research Associate I, performs assigned experiments or other related work under close supervision, which leverage Digital’s novel intellectual property to realize the company’s strategic objectives in fundamental science, health care and business development.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organic nanomaterials.

• Routine microscopy (e.g., atomic force microscopy (AFM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), optical microscopy) and image analysis.

• Prepare samples following a provided experimental plan.

• Conduct experiments or other related work based on provided protocols.

• With guidance, collates and interprets data and synthesizes results into a conclusion.

• Ability to execute experiments efficiently in a wet lab and suggest process improvements.

• Recognize patterns or inconsistencies when assessing results and share with supervisor.

Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Other)

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, engineering (biomedical, chemical, material), physics, or other related field.

• Applicants should have 1+ years experience working in a laboratory.

• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with a team of other researchers.

Preferred

• Experience in nanoparticle, nanomaterials, and/or chemical synthesis.

• Experience in electron and/or scanning probe microscopy.

• Experience working with DNA and related molecular biology techniques (e.g., purification, quantification, NGS).

Working Conditions

Job requires working in a lab and may require handling hazardous chemicals, biological material including blood, bone marrow, and tissue. Work occasionally requires flexible and/or extended hours.

Physical Requirements

Staff may have to periodically spend extended periods of time standing/sitting within the lab while executing repetitive work, which also includes:

• Lift <20 pounds regularly

• Lift >20 pounds occasionally

• Lift/move large freezers and fridges with the assistance of dollies and carts

• Occasionally spend <5 minutes in walk-in -20°C freezer, wearing insulated coat

Constant work in labs, following all guidelines and protective measures.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $26.88 - $40.33

Possible “other compensation” elements to include:

• equity grant

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