Senior Research Associate, High-Throughput Genomics

Company: Intellia Therapeutics
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 10, 2026

Job Description:

Why Join Intellia? Our mission is to develop curative genome editing treatments that can positively transform the lives of people living with severe and life-threatening diseases. Beyond our science, we live our four core values: One, Explore, Disrupt, Deliver and feel strongly that you can achieve more at Intellia. We have a single-minded determination to excel and succeed together. We believe in the power of curiosity and pushing boundaries. We welcome challenging thoughts and imagination to develop innovative solutions. And we know that patients are counting on us to make the promise a reality, so we must maintain high standards and get it done. We wantall ofour people to go beyond what is possible. We aren’t constrained by typical end rails, and we aren’t out to just “treat” people. We’re all in this for something more. We’re driven to cure and motivated for change. Just imagine the possibilities of what we can do together. Senior Research Associate,High-Throughput Genomics Job Summary Are you someone who loves problem solving in the lab or craves experienceatan industry leader ingene editing,genomics,and laboratory automation?We are looking for candidates passionate aboutleveraginggenomics and automation capabilities to drive research forward.Thesuccessful candidatewill havedemonstratedexpertiseinIllumina NGS technology, molecular biology,and liquid handling automation.In this role you will: Execute weekly high-throughput NGS amplicon sequencing library construction and sequencing runs Work with liquid handling automation to support high-throughput workflows Experimentally test and implement process improvements for amplicon sequencing and other genomics methods Evaluate editing outcomes withddPCR Collaboratewithteam members, automation engineers,computational biologists, and programs/platform teams, applying genomics methods to answer research questions and troubleshoot problems Monitor data quality metrics,ensuringconsistent generation of high-qualitydata Present and discuss work in team meetings Duties/Responsibilities See above Requirements Hands-on experiencewithIlluminalibraryconstruction, quantification, sequencing, and data QC Solid foundation in and conceptual understanding of molecular biology techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA/RNA purification, and adapter ligation Experience with liquid handling automation (preferably Hamilton) Ability to build working relationships with internal “customers” and a “customer service” mindset, including troubleshooting, prioritization, and meeting timelines Experience in a high-throughput production environment preferred Strong collaborationand documentationskills BS or MS degree inmolecular biology, biochemistry,or a related field BS with 2-4 years or MS with 0-3 years of relevantexperience(industry experience preferred) LI-Onsite Lift and move lab equipment up to 25 pounds Manual dexterity to manipulate small items and reagent caps Covid-19 Vaccination Policy: All Intellia employees, regardless of work location, are expected to follow all applicable federal, state, and local public health regulations and guidelines, and are strongly encouraged to follow all public health recommendations, including being vaccinated for COVID-19. EEOC Statement: Intellia believes in a diverse environment, and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Intellia will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled at which point the position will be taken down. The base salary for this position is expected to range between $87,300.00 - $106,700.00 USD per year. The salary offered is determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant education and training, overall related experience, specialized, rare or in-demand skill sets, internal comparators and other business needs. Upon joining Intellia, your salary will be reviewed periodically and additional factors such as time in role and performance will be considered. Intellia may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Additional compensation includes a performance-based annual cash bonus, a new hire equity grant, and eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards the value of which are determined annually at the Company’s discretion. For more information about Intellia’s benefits, please click here .

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