About Us
We are a rapidly growing biotechnology company developing next-generation molecular diagnostics, automated sequencing platforms, and advanced laboratory instruments for public health, environmental monitoring, biodefense, and infectious disease detection.
Our team brings together molecular biology, engineering, software, automation, and manufacturing to develop products from concept through commercialization. We move quickly, solve challenging technical problems, and build technology with real-world impact.
We're looking for a hands-on Molecular Biologist with experience using Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) who enjoys experimenting, troubleshooting, and helping turn innovative ideas into commercial products.
The Role
You'll be responsible for developing, optimizing, and validating Oxford Nanopore sequencing workflows while working closely with engineers, software developers, and other scientists.
This is not a purely research position. You'll help build products that move from the laboratory into manufacturing and customer use.
If you enjoy solving difficult technical problems, designing experiments, and seeing your work become part of real products, you'll thrive here.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize Oxford Nanopore sequencing workflows
- Prepare DNA and RNA samples for sequencing
- Perform nucleic acid extraction, purification, and quality assessment
- Prepare sequencing libraries and operate Oxford Nanopore instruments
- Design and execute laboratory experiments
- Troubleshoot sequencing performance and improve workflow reliability
- Analyze sequencing data and interpret experimental results
- Support development of automated sample preparation and sequencing systems
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation
- Collaborate with engineering teams to improve products and automation
- Stay current with new Oxford Nanopore technologies, chemistries, and software
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with Oxford Nanopore Technologies sequencing
- Experience with DNA and RNA extraction techniques
- Experience with PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, and general molecular biology methods
- Strong troubleshooting and experimental design skills
- Excellent laboratory organization and documentation
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Equivalent laboratory experience is valued as highly as formal education. If you've built strong Oxford Nanopore sequencing skills through research, industry, internships, or independent projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Nice to Have
Experience with any of the following is considered an asset:
- Metagenomic sequencing
- Whole-genome sequencing
- Amplicon sequencing
- RNA sequencing
- Environmental or wastewater surveillance
- Pathogen detection
- Oxford Nanopore MinION or GridION platforms
- Basic bioinformatics and sequencing data analysis
- Python or R
- Linux command line
- Automated liquid handling systems
- Method validation
- Product development or biotechnology startups
What Success Looks Like
- Sequencing workflows are reliable and reproducible
- Experiments are well planned and efficiently executed
- Problems are identified quickly and solved creatively
- Laboratory work is accurate, organized, and well documented
- New ideas improve sequencing speed, quality, automation, or cost
- Strong collaboration with engineering and software teams helps accelerate product development
AI-Native Workplace
We believe AI is transforming biotechnology and product development.
Our scientists regularly use tools such as Claude Code, ChatGPT, and other AI-assisted research and coding tools to accelerate literature reviews, protocol development, troubleshooting, experimental planning, documentation, and data analysis. Candidates should be excited to incorporate AI into their daily work.
Why Join Us?
- Work on cutting-edge sequencing technologies with real-world impact
- Help develop products from concept through commercialization
- Collaborate with engineers, software developers, and scientists in a multidisciplinary environment
- Gain exposure to automation, product development, and advanced biotechnology
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Paid vacation
- Excellent opportunities for growth as the company expands
How to Apply
If you're excited about Oxford Nanopore sequencing, enjoy solving complex biological problems, and want to build technologies that make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your Oxford Nanopore experience and any relevant research, industry, internship, or personal projects.
Pay: $65,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
