# Research Associate / Senior Research Associate, Genomic Core at Xaira

- Company: Xaira
- What the company does: We’re pioneering the discovery and development of life-changing medicines through the transformative power of artificial intelligence. Backed by Lightspeed, NEA and Sequoia.
- Company website: https://xaira.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: South San Francisco, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $90K to $115K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-17
- Apply by: 2026-11-01
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xairatherapeutics/jobs/5241505007
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/xaira-research-associate-senior-research-associate-genomic-core/

## About the role

Xaira is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate / Senior Research Associate to join our Genomic Core team with a focus on next-generation sequencing (NGS). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Illumina-based sequencing technologies, including library preparation, single-cell workflows, and sequencer operation.

## What they're looking for

- B.S./M.S. in Molecular Biology, Genomics, Biotechnology, or a related field with 2+ years of laboratory experience, including direct experience in NGS workflows
- Proficient in Illumina sequencing library preparation methods for DNA and RNA, with a strong understanding of underlying biochemistry and assay design
- Hands-on experience with Illumina sequencer operation and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with single-cell workflows (e.g., 10x Genomics GEM-X) and/or 10x Genomics Flex assays is strongly preferred
- Experience with quality control methods for nucleic acids and libraries (e.g., fragment analysis, fluorometric quantification, library quantification)
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail in both benchwork and data documentation

Tags: High Throughput Biology