10x Genomics is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join our Quality Control team. This role will bridge the gap between traditional laboratory quality control and modern data automation. As a QC Associate, you will be responsible for testing and inspection, as well as supporting automation of data workflows and analysis. If you have strong laboratory fundamentals and practical background in python or other scripting experience, you would be a great fit for the team.
Key Responsibilities- Laboratory Execution: Follow ISO standard to conduct QC testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using metrology check, PCR, NGS, and HPLC.
- Process Automation: Use Python and AI tools (Claude) to help write and maintain scripts that streamline QC inspections, data collection, and analysis.
- Quality Assurance: Initiate and follow up on nonconformance, support new product launches and investigations.
- Data Management Work with the team to identify metrics, and help build and maintain real-time data visualizations using Streamlit and Retool.
- Major/Education: B.S. or M.S. in Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or a related Life Science discipline.
- Laboratory Experience: 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or QC environment (NGS or PCR experience preferred).
- Python: Essential for building Streamlit apps, managing Claude/AI API integrations.
- Experience with Git/GitHub for version control of scripts.
- SQL: Useful for manipulating and extracting data in Snowflake
- Snowflake: Knowledge and experience with cloud data warehousing and data architecture.
- Experience building dashboards for data automation/monitoring.
- Basic knowledge of Statistics for quality control.
- Prompt Engineering: Capability to use Claude for complex reasoning and workflow automation.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing setting utilizing production control tools like ERP or LIMS.
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Below is the base pay range for this full-time position. The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is with an agency and includes participation in its comprehensive health benefit program. During the hiring process, your 10x recruiter can share more compensation information, and can connect you with the agency’s representative for benefits information.
About 10x Genomics
At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.
We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.
Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference.
Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Skills Required
- B.S. or M.S. in Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or a related Life Science discipline.
- 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or QC environment (NGS or PCR experience preferred).
- Proficiency in Python for building Streamlit apps and managing Claude/AI API integrations.
10x Genomics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is offered with multiple plan choices alongside HSA/FSA options. Company materials also highlight income protection, mental health resources, and wellness support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family‑forming and parental benefits are emphasized, including paid parental leave and fertility support. Feedback suggests these programs are a notable part of the package for candidates prioritizing family benefits.
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What We Do
Accelerating biological understanding and discovery is more than a mission for 10x Genomics. It’s a commitment. Fueled by equal parts scientific vision and determined passion, we are enabling fundamental research across the life sciences by delivering rapid innovation that allows our customers to resolve complex biology—across the fields of oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and more. As we deliver powerful new methods for discovery, we create opportunities for scientists to address and reveal the true complexities of biology and disease. Already, our products have been adopted by researchers around the world, including 97 of the top 100 global research institutions and 19 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies, and have been cited in over 1,200 research papers on discoveries across the life sciences.
