About the job
Founded in 2021, Shennon Biotechnologies is focused on leveraging microfluidics, cancer genomics, and immunology approaches to create a platform for TCR discovery and immune cell profiling to find effective targets for cancer immunotherapy. We are well-funded by top investors in Silicon Valley including DCVC and Foundation Capital.
We are looking for a molecular biologist to join our fast-growing organization as a new addition to our NGS team. Using your expertise in cancer genomics and techniques like DNA/RNA extraction, library preparation, and sequencing, you will help push our therapeutic discovery and development forward. You will join a fast-paced start-up environment where strong communication skills and adaptability are key. You will collaborate with other team members to be part of an exciting journey towards curing cancer!
We offer competitive salaries with bonus, equity, as well as full benefits that include 4% salary 401k match, commuter benefits, lunch, health insurances (medical, dental, vision, 100% premium covered), life insurance, and unlimited snacks and drinks.
Responsibilities:
- Extract DNA/RNA from a range of different tissue specimens
- Create NGS libraries from tissues, cell suspensions, single cells, and isolated DNA/RNA for WES, RNAseq, and TCR sequencing
- Participate in the overall management of NGS operations and contribute to improving NGS workflows
- Assist in troubleshooting problematic library preparations and sequencing issues
- Contribute to data analysis and interpretation of sequencing results
- Work with other team members to examine the sequencing data and identify genomics signatures
Qualifications
- Doctoral (PhD) degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or an equivalent field
- 3+ years of experience in NGS and with extensive hands-on experience in the full workflow from DNA/RNA extraction to sequencing-ready library.
- Deep understanding of NGS library preparation and the principles of sequencing technologies
- Strong background in molecular biology and analytical techniques, including PCR/qPCR, molecular cloning, enzymatic assays, and DNA/RNA isolation and manipulation
- Familiarity and/or strong drive to learn secondary and tertiary NGS data analysis
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with colleagues and partners across a range of technical backgrounds and levels of expertise
Nice-to-haves (but not required):
- Knowledge in immuno-oncology (T cell repertoire, B cell repertoire, tumor mutation and lines of therapy)
- Experience in single cell DNA/RNA sequencing
- Hands-on experience with NGS data analysis
Compensation
- Compensation: $120K + 10% salary bonus + equity
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; 401K match; Commuter Benefits; Daily lunches;
- Additional benefits: Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Workers Comp Insurance
