Job Description
Job Description
2nd Shift: 3pm-11:30pm
How You’ll Make an Impact
Be an integral part of an exciting, fast-growing team where you can leverage your outstanding bench skills in our regulated NGS laboratory! With your molecular background, you will be able to utilize not only your existing skills, but will also learn many new techniques, creating attractive new growth opportunities.
What You’ll Do
- Perform DNA and RNA extraction from cell pellets, tissues, blood and various sample types.
- Perform lab procedures in accordance with SOPs and CLIA/CAP regulations
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- Follow SOPs and guidance of team leads and managers for timely completion of tasks.
- Lab procedures can include but are not limited to those classified as Research Use Only (RUO), Regulated Environment (Reg-E) and CLIA-V.
- Able to adapt and use various automated extraction/liquid handling instruments such as:
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- Kingfisher
- Hamilton
- Validate or perform routine maintenance of Extraction equipment for RUO use and Clinical use.
- Check inventory and replenish consumable supplies
- Communicate by phone and e-mail in a friendly and professional manner
- Sample quality and quantity check using various methods and equipment
What You Will Bring
- BS in Biological Sciences or equivalent required.
- Some laboratory benchwork experience required.
- Kingfisher experience preferred.
- Hamilton experience preferred.
- Understanding of Molecular Biology principles and technologies
- Experience in a Next Generation Sequencing lab preferred.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced customer-oriented environment.
- Highly motivated and well organized.
- Independent, detailed oriented, team player.
- Closely follow Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to react to situations with a sense of urgency.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent documentation and record keeping skills