Scientist (Molecular Biology / NGS)

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for a "Scientist I/ II (NGS/Molecular Biology)" based in Pleasanton, CA.

Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)
Rate: $35-48/hr on W2 (DOE)
Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K

Overview

This position requires a hands-on experience in molecular biology, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and molecular diagnostics to support the development and optimization of advanced sequencing assays.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract cell-free nucleic acids from clinical plasma, whole blood, and FFPE tissue samples.
  
• Perform and optimize NGS library preparation, targeted enrichment, and methylation sequencing workflows.
  
• Execute high-throughput sequencing operations using the AXELIOS 1 sequencer.
  
• Conduct laboratory experiments, analyze results, troubleshoot workflows, and recommend follow-up experiments.
  
• Collaborate with molecular biology and bioinformatics teams to improve sequencing performance.
  

Required Qualifications

• Background in molecular biology, genomics, or a related life science field.
  
• Good understanding of NGS library preparation, targeted enrichment, and sequencing.
  
• Hands-on experience with nucleic acid extraction and clinical specimens.
  
• Experience with methylation sequencing or assay optimization is highly desirable.
  
• Preferred Experience: Experience with cfDNA, FFPE samples, and high-throughput sequencing platforms.
  

If interested, please send us your updated resume at hr@dawarconsulting.com/lakshmi@dawarconsulting.com.