Senior Research Associate

at  10x Genomics

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/MS in molecular biology, chemistry, or relevant engineering disciplines and 2+ years of full-time work experience which can either be hands-on NGS worflow experience in an academic setting or technical support experience in biotech manufacturing industry.
• Meticulous in experimental work, observant and a keen eye for details.
• Experience performing complex multi-step experiments with detailed and diligent attention to planning, organization, hands-on technique, and record keeping
• Familiarity with standard molecular biology techniques such as sample preparation, nucleic acid amplification and purification (RNA/DNA), qPCR, and DNA sequencing
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS AND BACKGROUND:

• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical analysis tools.
• Familiarity with single cell/ spatial transcriptomics and next generation sequencing library preparation workflows
• Familiarity with Quality Management system
• Resourcefulness and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for an outstanding individual to join the Process Development team in Singapore as a Senior Research Associate. The ideal candidate will have a proven track-record of supporting process or QC method improvements, investigations on process deviations or material failures, through to executing changes and ensuring effectiveness in Operations.
You should be driven by solving complex problems, enjoy working in a fast-paced, innovative and truly multi-disciplinary environment. You will interact closely with colleagues from different R&D and Operation functions and apply your skills and knowledge towards solving Manufacturing and QC issues.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Conduct process troubleshooting and optimization to improve yield, efficiency and product quality
• Perform physical characterization testing and/or functional assays on non-conformance material to aid disposition and investigation
• Support process characterization, guard-banding, qualification and tech transfer activities
• Develop and maintain manufacturing batch records, work instructions and quality documents
• Improve process and/or QC methods for higher productivity and robustness through DOE, data analysis and follow through to effective implementation in routine workflows
• Communicate and present findings from experiments and/or trendings from process data, to identify root cause and solution.