We’re pioneering the discovery and development of life-changing medicines through the transformative power of artificial intelligence. Backed by Lightspeed, NEA and Sequoia.
About the role
As a Scientist II on Xaira's Genomics Core team within the High Throughput Biology organization, you will play a key role in generating high-quality sequencing data that powers our discovery platform and AI-driven research. You will serve as a technical leader responsible for designing, developing, optimizing, and executing next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows, with a primary focus on Illumina sequencing platforms, including MiSeq, NextSeq, and NovaSeq.
What they're looking for
- Ph.D. in Functional Genomics, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, or a related discipline with 2+ years of industry experience, or M.S./B.S. with equivalent industry experience
- Extensive hands-on experience operating Illumina sequencing platforms, including MiSeq, NextSeq, and NovaSeq
- Extensive hands-on experience with 10x Genomics workflows: 3’, 5’, ATAC, Multiome, Flex, etc
- Strong expertise in next-generation sequencing library preparation, including single-cell RNA-seq, bulk RNA-seq, CRISPR-based sequencing assays, and targeted sequencing workflows
- Demonstrated experience supporting CRISPR-based genomics workflows, including Perturb-seq, pooled CRISPR screens, guide sequencing, or related functional genomics applications
- Demonstrated ability to independently design, optimize, troubleshoot, and execute complex genomics experiments with minimal supervision
More about this role
Xaira is an innovative biotech startup focused on leveraging AI to transform drug discovery and development. The company is leading the development of generative AI models to design protein and antibody therapeutics, enabling the creation of medicines against historically hard-to-drug molecular targets. It is also developing foundation models for biology and disease to enable better target elucidation and patient stratification. Collectively, these technologies aim to continually enable the identification of novel therapies and to improve success in drug development. Xaira is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and London.
As a Scientist II on Xaira's Genomics Core team within the High Throughput Biology organization, you will play a key role in generating high-quality sequencing data that powers our discovery platform and AI-driven research. You will serve as a technical leader responsible for designing, developing, optimizing, and executing next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows, with a primary focus on Illumina sequencing platforms, including MiSeq, NextSeq, and NovaSeq. You will partner closely with Functional Genomics, Disease Biology, Automation, and...
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