Molecular Biology Research Associate (Junior or Senior)

Tensa Bio Pty Ltd, a cutting-edge biotechnology startup, is seeking an energetic Molecular Biology Postdoctoral Research Associate to drive the practical aspects of developing the next-generation of clinical genomics assays. This role requires deep expertise in molecular biology and genomics, and offers a unique opportunity to innovate at the frontier of genomic technology. The successful candidate will advance the company's genomic assay development pipeline and play a foundational role in building the company's technology portfolio.

Key responsibilities

- Design, optimize, and execute molecular biology experiments to develop next-generation genomics and epigenetic assays.
- Set up and troubleshoot enzymatic reactions, buffer systems, and high throughput sequencing library preparation workflows.
- Extend established protocols for epigenetic assays to novel applications.
- Maintain accurate and detailed experimental records, analyze data, and present findings to the team.
- Collaborate with scientists across disciplines to integrate molecular biology workflows into broader research programs.
- Contribute to writing protocols, reports, manuscripts, and patents.
- Support the establishment of laboratory best practices in a startup environment.

Additional key responsibilities - Senior level

- Independently carry out advanced experimental design, draft written experimental protocols, interpret results, and produce written summary reports.




- Generate detailed written experimental protocols for use by junior staff members.
- Produce written summary reports and interpretation of experiments carried out by junior staff members.

About you

- PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genomics, or a related discipline. Applicants with a submitted thesis under review or who can demonstrate equivalent work experience will be considered.
- Strong expertise in core molecular biology methods, including enzymatic reaction setup and optimization, buffer preparation and modification, PCR/qPCR design, execution, and troubleshooting, and library preparation and QC for high throughput sequencing assays.
- Demonstrated ability to design and execute experiments independently.
- Solid track record of productivity, as evidenced by publications or project outcomes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt protocols to new challenges.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Willingness to work in a fast-moving, small-team biotech setting.

Desirable

- Experience with spatial profiling assays such as Hi-C.
- Isothermal amplification techniques.
- Oligonucleotide design for high throughput sequencing assays.
- Familiarity with protein purification and protein assays.
- Basic data analysis skills (e.g., NGS data handling, R/Python familiarity).
- Previous exposure to industry or startup environments.

About us

Tensa Bio Pty Ltd is a cutting-edge biotechnology startup on a mission to deliver the next generation of clinical genomics assays.

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📌 Molecular Biology Research Associate (Junior or Senior) (New South Wales)
🏢 Lamnoo Australia
📍 New South Wales