Scientist, Applications Sample Preparation
About Glyphic: At Glyphic Biotechnologies, we plan to create the protein revolution for which scientists and researchers have been waiting. We are developing a massively parallel, single-molecule proteome sequencing platform that will transform life science discovery and usher in a new era of insights into human biology and disease. To date, we have raised >$80M from venture partners and non-dilutive grant funding to achieve our vision of next generation proteome sequencing. What we are looking for in you We are seeking a technically driven, detail-oriented, and collaborative Scientist to apply and optimize sample preparation workflows across Glyphic’s single-molecule protein sequencing platform (ProSE), as well as complementary DNA sequencing, RNA sequencing, and mass spectrometry-based proteomics workflows. Reporting to the Director of Assay Integration, you will execute and refine established sample preparation protocols across a broad range of biological inputs and generate high-quality data that supports ProSE performance benchmarking and Glyphic’s broader multi-omic strategy, combining ProSE, RNA-seq, DNA-seq, Ribo-seq, and mass spectrometry to identify neoantigens, biomarkers, and drug targets The ideal candidate is comfortable executing and troubleshooting multi-step protocols across both nucleic acid- and protein-based workflows, rapidly adapting established methods to new sample types, and communicating results clearly across multidisciplinary teams. A track record of hands-on sample prep execution across proteomics and NGS platforms, and comfort operating in high-throughput environments, will be key to making an immediate impact. This is a full-time, exempt, in-person position with work conducted at our Berkeley, CA location. What you’ll do Sample Preparation & Assay Execution Evaluate and process incoming biological sample inputs, including cultured cells, fixed cells, tissue sections, blood, and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) samples — assessing sample-specific constraints and analytical requirements before entering the workflow. Extract and quantify nucleic acids and proteins from these samples, applying established extraction methods across diverse matrices. Apply and adapt enrichment, depletion, and dynamic-range management protocols to improve input quality for low-abundance targets and optimize ProSE and NGS sequencing yield. Perform core molecular biology reactions — buffer preparation, reagent formulation, enzymatic reactions, gel electrophoresis, PCR/qPCR, hybridization-based assays, and amplification workflows — to prepare samples for downstream analysis. Generate sequencing- and analysis-ready outputs: NGS libraries for DNA-seq, RNA-seq, and ribosome profiling across a broad set of platforms, and processed samples for ProSE and mass spectrometry-based proteomic readouts. Support the generation and sourcing of standard reference materials using cell culture techniques. Assay Optimization & Data Analysis Test pr...