Associate Scientist, HTS & NGS

Korro Bio is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join their HTS-NGS operations team. The ideal candidate is committed to delivering high quality results in a timely manner and is excited to contribute to the development of next-generation RNA editing technology and therapeutics.

Requirements

• MS with 3+ years or BS with 5+ years of experience in molecular biology, cell biology, or related field
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with high-throughput assays and automated workflows
• Experience with cell culture techniques, including plating and transfection in 96/384-well formats
• Experience with NGS assays: amplicon-seq and RNA-seq, including primer design, library preparation, quantification, and data quality control
• Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology techniques: RNA/DNA isolation, transfection, PCR/qPCR, gel electrophoresis
• Familiarity with liquid handling systems (e.g., Viaflo96/384, HiRes/Certus Flex, Tempest) is highly preferred
• Hands-on experience with next-generation sequencing platforms and equipment including Illumina (MiSeq i100), Qubit, Tape Station, and Fragment Analyzer is highly preferred
• Experience with LIMS systems (Benchling) and project management tools (Jira/Confluence)
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to suggest and implement new solutions independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Equity-based compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Company-funded health savings account
• Free parking