Principle Research Associate, Research & Innovation
GenmabNew Jersey, United States
Posted March 24, 2026
102000 - 153000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose to improve the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics.
Job Description
Genmab is seeking a highly motivated Principal Research Associate to join the Clinical Genomics laboratory within the Bioanalytical and Biomarker Science (BBS) organization in Princeton, NJ. The role is responsible for delivering clinical sequencing workflows from start to finish and requires strong hands-on experience running Illumina sequencing workflows end to end on platforms such as NextSeq, NovaSeq, or NovaSeq X.
Requirements
- BS or MS in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, biochemistry, or a related field
- Strong hands-on experience running Illumina sequencing workflows end to end on platforms such as NextSeq, NovaSeq, or NovaSeq X
- Demonstrated experience with clinical sample types, ideally including FFPE tissue and plasma
- Strong molecular biology fundamentals including nucleic acid extraction, PCR or qPCR-based quantification where applicable, and instrument-based QC using Tape Station or Bioanalyzer, Qubit, Nanodrop, Fragment Analyzer, or similar tools
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 6% of contributions
- Health Benefits: Two medical plan options (including HDHP with HSA), dental, and vision insurance
- Voluntary Plans: Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 12 weeks of discretionary paid parental leave
- Support Resources: Access to child and adult backup care, family support programs, financial wellness tools, and emotional well-being support
