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Scientist I

Planet Pharma · Pleasanton, CA

CONTRACT Posted Oct 26, 2026

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cell-free nucleic acids extraction from clinical plasma specimens, whole blood, and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue

• Work under manager supervision to plan and conduct hands-on laboratory experiments independently

• Design, execute and analyze methods optimizing methylation sequencing workflows

• Analyze data, evaluate results, form conclusions, and determine future experiments

• Collaborate closely with molecular biology and bioinformatics groups to evaluate and identify potential parameters that may impact sequencing performance

• Execute high-throughput sequencing operations on the AXELIOS 1 sequencer within a core laboratory environment

• Keep detailed records of all experiments and project-related information





The successful candidate should have:

• A background in molecular biology and human disease related fields

• Good understanding of NGS library preparation, targeted enrichment, and sequencing

• Ability to work well in teams and across disciplines

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• The candidate should be passionate and self-motivated with a strong desire to acquire on-the-job training

• Job level (Scientist I/Scientist II) will be determined based on relevant industry experience

Additional Details

City
Pleasanton
State
California
Country
US
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