AIRR Sequencing Scientist

Responsibilities

• Aid in planning and executing NGS-based sequencing experiments to profile adaptive immune responses in coordination with interdisciplinary team of computational, immunology, and molecular biology scientists.
• Design and prepare DNA and RNA libraries from immune cells.
• Performing in-house QC checks and maintain high standards for sequencing quality, in line with industry best practices.
• Help establish and optimize sequencing workflow SOPs for NGS assays.
• Aid in maintaining sequencer uptime, and manage reagent inventory.
• Contribute to the development of novel NGS and multiomics assays and research, inclusive of experimental design.
• Assist in procurement and maintenance of supplies, chemicals, and biological inventories. 
• Communicate study findings efficiently and present data at various internal and external meetings as projects progress.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Key Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in biomedical engineering, genetics, immunology or related field that relies on next-generation sequencing applications.
• High proficiency with nucleic acid preparation from eukaryotic sources, preferably adaptive immune cells.
• Experience with library design and preparation for next-generation sequencing.
• Familiarity with state-of-art methodology for bulk RNA-seq, single cell RNA-seq, and **AIRR / BCR / TCR profiling.**
• Experience processing diverse single-cell raw data using Cell Ranger and alternative / open-source pipelines
• Comfort running multiple projects simultaneously with different priorities and timelines.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Advanced Qualifications

• Prior experience in adaptive immunity research. (strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with diverse next-generation sequencing technologies such as Pacific Biosciences, Oxford Nanopore, and/or Ion Torrent. (strongly preferred)
• Experience with single-cell multiomics techniques (eg, CITE-seq, LIBRA-seq), long-reads, and / or proteomic antibody sequencing (Ab-seq). (strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with diverse microfluidics, microwell, and microfluidics-free platforms.
• Experience with liquid handling automation for sequencing library preparation.
• Proficiency in custom protocol development.
• Experience with novel assay development.
• Competence in R and/or Python with familiarity with scVerse tools, scVi tools, Scanpy or Seurat, as well as antigen-specific analysis using scRepertoire, Immcantation, or related tools.
• Experience generating immunological insights from single cell sequencing data.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation $90,000 - $120,000 a year (salary based on years experience)
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous time off + paid holidays
• A supportive environment to learn and develop new skills
• An opportunity to participate in high-impact, fast-paced, cutting-edge, collaborative team science; contribute to curing disease; and work with leading experts from different fields
• Exciting location in the Soho area of Manhattan