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Senior Research Associate- NGS

Volta Labs
Boston, USA
Full-time
Senior
Onsite
USD 65000-75000 yearly / year
Discovered 1 months ago
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  • 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 writingProactively identify inefficiencies, experimental bottlenecks, or recurring issues in lab workflows and propose practical improvements
  • Use available tools (including scripting, spreadsheets, or AI-assisted workflows) to automate repetitive tasks, improve data handling, and increase experimental efficiency
  • Assist with reagent ordering, inventory, equipment maintenance and general laboratory dutiesMaintain a clean work area and equipment in proper working order
  • Ramp up on the Callisto platform, associated genomics workflows, and internal tools.
  • Learn and execute core sample prep, library prep, QC, and NGS applications under guidance from senior team members.
  • Become comfortable with lab standards, documentation practices, and data analysis workflows.
  • Begin contributing to experiments, troubleshooting efforts, and workflow optimization discussions.
  • Shadow more experienced team members during experimental design reviews, troubleshooting sessions, or internal demos
  • Independently execute and troubleshoot experiments across one or more applications.
  • Contribute meaningfully to workflow optimization efforts by identifying bottlenecks, proposing improvements, and validating changes experimentally.
  • Use scripting, spreadsheets, or AI-assisted tools to streamline repetitive tasks, data handling, or documentation workflows.
  • Help create and refine internal protocols, setup guides, and experimental documentation to improve reproducibility and team efficiency.
  • Confidently present data, insights, and recommendations in team meetings and cross-functional discussions.
  • Operate as a trusted technical contributor within the Applications team, owning experiments or sub-workflows end-to-end.
  • Serve as a go-to resource for specific assays, workflows, or troubleshooting areas.
  • Help establish best practices for experimental execution, documentation, and workflow optimization.
  • Mentor newer team members through onboarding, experimental execution, or problem-solving approaches.
  • Continue improving how work gets done—whether through better experiments, clearer documentation, or smarter use of tools

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