Research Associate

About the role

The Research Associate position at BillionToOne is exceptionally rare at the undergraduate or early-career level. You will work alongside and be mentored by scientists with interdisciplinary expertise across molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and quantitative modeling. Your work will shape the development of high-impact molecular diagnostic products that are actively changing patient outcomes in both oncology and prenatal medicine.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments and assays under the guidance of Senior Scientists
• Learn analytical and computational methodologies to analyze results under the guidance of Senior Scientists
• Present scientific findings both verbally at group meetings and via internal written reports
• Document experimental details and results
• Collaborate with other teams to implement lab and bioinformatic workflows
• Contribute positively to organizing and maintaining the R&D lab

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Bioengineering, Molecular and Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or related field
• 1–2 years of research experience (either during BS/MS or afterwards)
• Previous experience with standard molecular biology techniques (in particular, extensive experience with PCR, electrophoresis, DNA purifications)
• An ability to quickly learn mathematical, analytical, and experimental concepts
• High mathematical and statistical aptitude (e.g., you find the GRE math section to be extremely easy)
• Ambition to make a difference now

Requirements

• Strong statistical and quantitative skills
• Meticulous attention to experimental detail

Skills

• Knowledge of medical genetics
• Experience in a cell-free DNA setting
• Experience with next-generation sequencing library preparation
• Experience with computational analysis in R, Python, or other programming language

Benefits & Perks

• Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
• Multiple medical benefit options; employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered up to 80%
• Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for eligible employees (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
• Supplemental fertility benefits coverage
• Retail retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
• Increase paid time off with increased tenure
• Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)
• Daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries
• A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant)
• Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)

Pay

$75,029 - $85,748 per year

Schedule

On-site position in our Menlo Park, CA office