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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days BillionToOne's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 62% of BillionToOne's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at BillionToOne
- high 67 stale, 1 reposted of 89 open
- Hiring momentum
- 122 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Research Associate at BillionToOne will engage in designing, executing, and troubleshooting experiments related to molecular diagnostics, specifically in oncology and prenatal medicine. This role involves working closely with senior scientists, utilizing advanced molecular techniques and next-generation sequencing to develop high-impact diagnostic products. The position is hands-on and requires meticulous documentation and collaboration with various teams to enhance lab workflows.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of BillionToOne as an employer.
What you need
- BS or MS in Bioengineering, Molecular and Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or related field
- 1–2 years of research experience (either during BS/MS or afterwards)
- Previous experience with standard molecular biology techniques, particularly PCR, electrophoresis, DNA purifications
- Strong statistical and quantitative skills
- Meticulous attention to experimental detail
- Ambition to make a difference now
Nice to have
- Start-up experience
- Knowledge of medical genetics
- Experience in a cell-free DNA setting
- Experience with next-generation sequencing library preparation
- Experience with computational analysis in R, Python, or other programming language
What you get
- Working alongside brilliant, kind, passionate and dedicated colleagues
- Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
- Ability to change the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients
- Multiple medical benefit options; employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered up to 80%
- Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for eligible employees (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
- Supplemental fertility benefits coverage
Worth weighing
- On-site position in Menlo Park, CA
- No mention of remote work options
- Role may involve high-pressure situations due to the impact on patient outcomes
- Compensation package includes a base pay range with equity options, but specifics on equity are not detailed
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Listed by BillionToOne on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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