BillionToOne · 1 hour ago
Research Associate
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$74K/yr - $84K/yr
1+ years expBillionToOne is a next-generation molecular diagnostics company on a mission to make powerful, accurate diagnostic tests accessible to everyone. They are seeking an interdisciplinary Research Associate to perform experiments and assays under the guidance of Senior Scientists, assisting in assay development and supporting lab operations.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Responsibilities
Perform experiments and assays under the guidance of Senior Scientists
Learn analytical and computational methodologies and analyze the results under the guidance of Senior Scientists
Assist Senior Scientists in assay development
Keep accurate and meticulous records of experimental details and results
Prepare biological samples and reagents to accelerate the R&D process
Manage, organize, and support lab operations
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Molecular and Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or related field
1-2 years of research experience (either during BS/MS or afterwards)
Previous experience with standard molecular biology techniques (in particular, extensive experience with PCR, electrophoresis, DNA purifications)
An ability to quickly learn mathematical, analytical, and experimental concepts
High mathematical and statistical aptitude (e.g., you find GRE math section to be extremely easy)
Great attention to detail
Preferred
Start-up experience
Knowledge of medical genetics
Experience in a cell-free DNA setting
Experience with next-generation sequencing library preparation
Experience with computational analysis in R, Python, or other programming language
Benefits
Multiple medical benefit options; employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered up to 80%
Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for new parents (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
Supplemental fertility benefits coverage
Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
Increase paid time off with increased tenure
Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)
Free daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries
A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant)
Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)
Company
BillionToOne
BillionToOne is a precision diagnostics company that focuses on genetic testing for disease detection.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$425.9MKey Investors
Premji InvestBridge BankHummingbird Ventures
2025-11-06IPO
2024-06-21Series D· $130M
2022-12-15Series C· $48.5M
Leadership Team
J
Jean Hayden
VP of Operations and Chief of Staff to the CEO
Oguzhan Atay
Co-founder and CEO
Recent News
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2025-12-31
2025-12-10
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