Job Description:

A day in the Life:

Training on new assays

Perform experiments related to clinical trials

Share your results with other team members

Keys to Success:

Education:

At least a BS degree in Biological Sciences from an accredited college or university.

Minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience in laboratory testing for the specialties performed by the Life Technologies Clinical services Lab is required

Experience:

Laboratory based experimental experience in a broad array of molecular biology techniques is required

Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analysis is required.

Hands-on next-generation sequencing is required, with preference given to those individuals familiar with Ion Torrent technology.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Use of computer systems for data entry, retrieval, and analyses involving word processing programs, spreadsheets containing data analyses, and complex computer driven instrumentation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to problem solve highly complex analyses

Strong analytical skills

Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

May handle highly infectious agents and hazardous chemicals.

Sit or stand for long periods of time while using equipment and specimen handling and/or for computer work.

Stretch, Bend or twist to reach into lower or upper cabinets and drawers and squat or kneel to remove or store supplies stored on lower shelves.

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Visual requirements to distinguish colors for analysis; and auditory requirements to hear timers on equipment.

Fine hand manipulation is required to operate equipment, manipulate and pipette specimens.

Work is mainly laboratory-based with some time spent in the office writing up experiments, validation documents, and standard operating procedures

Exact Shift - M-F 9am-5pm