Research Associate - NGS

Research Associate - NGSLocation: Boston, MA | OnsiteType: Full timeReports to: Director of NGS About Romix Romix Biosciences is a biotechnology company developing a cell-free RNA platform that reveals what is happening inside the body without a biopsy. Our programs span multiple disease settings with leading medical centers and biopharma partners across the country. About the JobWe are looking for a Research Associate to help run and improve the wet lab engine behind our translational research projects. In this role you will process samples on our automated platform, prepare libraries for sequencing, and work with our NGS team to optimize and scale our protocols. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with liquid-handling automation and NGS workflows, is detail-oriented, and can operate independently while communicating clearly with the team. This job offers direct exposure to many aspects of biomedical innovation and interfacing with world leading researchers. It is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of core laboratory processes at a fast-growing biotech startup. Leveling is flexible between Research Associate II and Associate Scientist and will be determined based on qualifications and experience. As a member of our team, you will:Process patient samples through our end-to-end cfRNA workflow, from nucleic acid extraction through NGS library preparation and sequencingOperate and maintain our automated liquid-handling platform, including running validated methods and troubleshooting new methodsTrack samples, reagents, and results in our LIMS to maintain full chain of custody and data integrityOptimize and validate protocols to improve throughput, robustness, and cost across the platformOwn projects end-to-end, from experimental design and execution through data handoff to the analysis teamWork with the research team to translate bench protocols into scalable, documented procedures ready for automationHave the opportunity to grow with the company into adjacent areas such as assay development, automation engineering, or lab operations QualificationsRequiredBachelor's or Master’s degree1+ year of experience working in an industrial biopharma labExperience operating automated liquid handling laboratory automation systemsAbility to quickly learn new systems and protocolsExperience recording a rigorous and detail-oriented laboratory notebook using an ELN systemExperience with NGS workflowsPreferredExperience operating, troubleshooting, or designing protocols on Hamilton liquid handlersExperience with Illumina sequencersExperience with RNA-sequencing analysisExperience handling human biospecimens or working under BSL-2 precautionsProficiency with Benchling LIMs (Registry) and ELN (Notebook) platformsPrior experience at a startup or in a small team working independentlyWhy Join UsOwn a key laboratory process end-to-end, with real influence over how it is built and scaledWork directly with the founding team and with researchers from leading medical centersSee your work change how patients are diagnosed and treatedBroad exposure to how a biotech company is built, how an automated NGS platform goes from bench to clinic, and how medicine is innovated If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter here: https://forms.gle/BNfsMnkNoKNEh4nj8