Sr. Research Associate II

About The Role:

We are seeking an outstanding and driven individual to join the Single Cell Biology, Sample Preparation team as a Senior Research Associate 2. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with standard molecular biology techniques and a strong interest in building innovative products to solve complex biological problems. You should enjoy working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment alongside colleagues in Molecular/Cell Biology, Chemistry, Microfluidics, and Computational Biology. You will apply your expertise to support and optimize product development, including troubleshooting and evaluating new assays.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams throughout all stages of product development.
• Support the development and optimization of novel molecular biology assays for single-cell applications, including molecular barcoding, nucleic acid amplification, and NGS library preparation.
• Develop a deep understanding of the interplay between molecular biology, chemistry, and microfluidics, troubleshooting product deviations and identifying creative solutions.
• Plan and perform experiments, accurately document procedures, and analyze data with guidance.
• Communicate results clearly through documentation and presentations to inform critical design decisions.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• BS/MS in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field, with 3+ years of hands-on experience in molecular biology in academic or industrial settings.
• Proficient in standard molecular biology techniques, including cell/tissue and sample preparation, nucleic acid purification (RNA/DNA), amplification, qPCR, and DNA sequencing.
• Experienced in NGS library preparation and familiar with data analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, and R.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and optimizing molecular biology assays and designing experiments to improve performance.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets and communicate findings clearly and concisely.
• Knowledgeable in lab best practices, including avoiding nucleic acid cross-contamination and effective multichannel pipetting.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills; capable of performing complex, multi-step experiments with meticulous attention to planning, technique, and record keeping.

Additional Desirable Skills To Have:

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with the product development lifecycle, including new product introduction and familiarity with formal product testing (e.g., verification and validation).
• Skilled in tissue handling techniques, including fresh frozen, FFPE, cryo-sectioning, and antigen retrieval, across various tissue types.
• Knowledge of NGS and related applications (e.g. RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, etc.) and familiarity with single-cell transcriptomics and next-generation sequencing library preparation workflows.

Below is the base pay range for this full-time position.  The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one’s skills, qualifications, and experience.  At 10x, base pay is also just one component of the Company’s total compensation package.  This role is also eligible for 10x’s equity grants, its comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs, and its annual bonus program or sales incentive program. During the hiring process, your 10x recruiter can share more about the Company’s total compensation package.

Pay Range$103,800—$140,400 USD

About 10x Genomics

At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.

We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.

Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference. 

Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.