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Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation invites applicants for a Associate Research Scientist. Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation is an early stage biotechnology company commercializing a patent pending technology to measure vital properties of the human immune system. This is a platform technology with the potential to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of major diseases such as Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, and childhood Diabetes.

The Associate Research Scientist position will be responsible for processing client samples using the latest in high throughput DNA sequencing technology. The successful candidate will work within a team of other Research Scientists in a fast-paced, high production setting to generate immune profiles of unparalleled depth from the client samples. This opening is for a Swing Shift position.

Responsibilities:

• Perform quality control assays on DNA libraries
• Carry out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies.
• Critically evaluate experimental results, keeping accurate and detailed records.
• Report to the lab manager the daily processing and analyzing of experimental results
• Enter and track data in lab database
• Maintain high quality assurance standards
• Establish good working relationships with internal and external customers.
• May be asked to perform a variety of laboratory support and administrative duties.
• Other related or new duties may be assigned in other areas of the Company to provide backup and support.

Requirements

• AS or BS degree in the life sciences with one or more years of biotechnology experience in a lab setting or equivalent.
• A thorough understanding of PCR and DNA sequencing methods.
• Working knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment and supplies
• Experience in either a clinical, high-throughput or production environment is preferred.
• Ability to maintain organized, detailed records and produce accurate reports.
• Cross-platform computing skills, including experience using Linux/Unix Operating Systems, Macintosh OS X and Windows operating systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spread sheet applications.
• The ability to be self-motivated and work independently, with minimal supervision, while also working as part of a team environment in a dynamic organization.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English required.
• Flexibility and willingness to work in excess of standard hours when necessary, including nights & weekends

Please send resume and cover letter to careers@adaptivetcr.com.

Adaptive is looking for a Software Engineer. See the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, refactor, implement, test, and support software for a HTML5, Play!, REST, JEE environment.
• Create data visualizations.
• Design algorithms to analyze large volumes of sequence data.
• Responsible for all aspects of the software development life cycle, from collecting software requirements to supporting a solution in production.
• Apply Agile software development skills to create software that works in a dynamic environment with changing requirements.
• Write maintainable, scalable, extensible software using open source tools.
• Participate in design and code reviews.

Required Experience:

• 5 – 7 years experience developing HTML, Javascript, JEE applications.
• Designing and implementing computational algorithms.
• Experience with large data sets.
• Solid objected oriented analysis and design skills. Understands standard design patterns and best practices. Understands n-tier concepts.
• Solid testing, debugging, and profiling skills.
• Experience with gathering abstract and changing requirements from users and ultimately delivering high quality software into production.
• Able to work independently, but also happy to work with and support fellow team members.
• Interested in science. Desire to learn about the immune system and applications of genomics in medicine.

Interested individuals, please send curriculum vitae and cover letter to careers@adaptivetcr.com.

Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation is an early stage biotechnology company commercializing a patent pending technology to measure vital properties of the human immune system. This is a platform technology with the potential to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of major diseases such as Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, and childhood Diabetes.