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Senior Research Associate- NGS

Volta Labs, Inc. · Seaport District, Boston, MA · On-site

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About Volta Labs, Inc.

Backed by Y Combinator.

About the role

You'll join a team of innovative thinkers who love to experiment, collaborate, and win together. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of automation, biology, computing, robotics, design, and user experience to benefit our customers and the world.

What they're looking for

  • Execute experiments following good laboratory practice and standard protocols
  • Thoroughly document all procedures, data and observations in an electronic lab notebook
  • Summarize, present and discuss findings in team meetings
  • Actively participate in experimental design, data analysis, and report writing
  • Proactively identify inefficiencies, experimental bottlenecks, or recurring issues in lab workflows and propose practical improvements
  • Use available tools (including scripting, spreadsheets, or AI-assisted workflows) to automate repetitive tasks, improve data handling, and increase experimental efficiency
More about this role

Volta Labs is an applications company that is revolutionizing the future of genomics. We are a Boston based, venture-backed biotech startup that makes extracting vital information from biological samples is as simple as pressing a button, through our flagship product Callisto. Our product speeds up processing time for scientists and increases accessibility to important genetic information for patients. Sitting at the intersection of science and engineering, we invite you to join us on our journey to shape the future of genomics, where insatiable curiosity is encouraged and every Voltarian makes an impact.

You'll join a team of innovative thinkers who love to experiment, collaborate, and win together. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of automation, biology, computing, robotics, design, and user experience to benefit our customers and the world.

Reporting to a Senior Scientist on the team, you will participate in the design and development of genomics sample prep applications. Volta is building a suite of genomics applications for its disruptive digital fluidics sample prep automation platform. We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented and collaborative individual...

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Application Development

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