Research Associate I - Collaborative Sequencing Center (CSC

TGen, the Translational Genomics Research Institute, a part of City of Hope is located in Phoenix, AZ. At TGen, we are setting a new medical standard where the future of medicine is happening now. We are pioneers in deciphering the story a person's genome has to tell. For individuals faced with a serious diagnosis, our scientists and clinicians have the ability to let a patients' genome reveal its uniqueness in ways that are both powerful and transformative, especially when it comes to treating disease in a precise and individual manner.

TGen has had an important and highly positive impact in understanding the molecular drivers in cancer and other diseases and disorders, but more importantly, has been among the world's leaders in applying this knowledge toward the treatment of patients.

By strategically aligning ourselves with first-in-class medical providers, TGen provides direct benefit to those patients faced with limited options.

A hallmark of TGen is our belief that by utilizing the latest technologies and

collaborating with the strongest of partners, we can develop better tools to increase our understanding of complex diseases and to better predict which treatments might be most effective, i.e., one-of-a-kind clinical trials (the right drug, at the right dose, at the right time).

TGen's translational approach and our experience at leveraging genomic information in support of achieving more precise and personalized treatments augments your work in ways other institutes cannot. Our affiliation with City of Hope allows you to integrate your work with a growing health system committed to research with the highest potential for improvements in patient care. In short, our science-led business-supported approach means there's no better place to move your research forward.

If you're looking for a job with purpose, you'll find it at TGen.

About the Role & Team

TGen's Collaborative Sequencing Center (CSC) provides next-generation and long-read sequencing services to internal and external investigators to expedite translational research. The CSC offers end-to-end genomic services from DNA/RNA isolation and sequencing library construction to high-throughput sequencing on industry-leading platforms (including Illumina NovaSeq X Plus and MiSeq-i100 Plus, PacBio Revio, and Oxford Nanopore PromethION).

This Research Associate Level I position requires skill in a range of molecular biology techniques, operation of standard lab equipment and sequencing instruments. This person will need to communicate effectively with all levels of staff to ensure that data integrity and team goals are met, and will need to be comfortable with multitasking. Responsibilities are focused on the sequencing data generation, which is heavily reliant on being skilled in the lab and having excellent problem solving/reasoning skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Laboratory Operations & Sample Processing: Perform manual and automated nucleic acid extractions (DNA/RNA), library preparations, and general laboratory benchwork following established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Sequencing Workflow Execution: Load, operate, and maintain next-generation and long-read sequencing instruments.
• Quality Control & Data Tracking: Evaluate pre- and post-sequencing QC metrics to ensure high-quality data generation and record sample tracking data thoroughly in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine instrument maintenance and standard troubleshooting on laboratory equipment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate effectively with lab directors, managers, CSC team members, informatics staff, and field service engineers to meet research goals and maintain data integrity.
• Lab Safety & Support: Participate in regular lab meetings, assist with laboratory safety compliance, and support protocol updates or project presentations as needed.

We are a human-centric organization that translates to our employees. Some of the perks in working for us:

• BC/BS of Arizona health coverage.
• Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability
• Top notch EAP with a full scope of concierge type services
• 401k with 6% match
• Generous time off
• Commuter benefits
• Much, much more!
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Technical Background: Hands-on exposure to basic molecular biology techniques and standard laboratory equipment through coursework, academic labs, or research projects.
• Data Management: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) or equivalent software, along with a strong capacity to learn laboratory information management solution (LIMS) platforms.
• Soft Skills: Excellent organizational skills, strong written and verbal scientific communication, keen attention to detail, and sound problem-solving abilities.

Preferred (but not required):

• Familiarity or prior exposure to Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) methodologies or sequencing platforms.
• Prior experience documenting experimental workflows in a LIMS system.