Scientist 2
5200 Illumina Way San Diego, CA 92122 US
Job Description
Job Description:
Client is in search of a skilled individual to join the Assay On-Market Support and Development team on a contract basis. As a member of this team, you’ll engage with various library prep products, alongside sequencing and analysis platforms. This role hinges on a solid foundation in molecular biology and a comprehensive understanding of client or NGS library prep techniques.
Position Responsibilities:
·Designs and performs experiments of varying complexity and across a broad array of techniques, foresees issues and works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments, conceives of new ways to analyze the data and present it
·Makes detailed technical observations and documents them in laboratory notebooks and confluence pages, etc.
·Plans, conducts, summarizes, reports consistent conclusions, and generates recommendations for follow up experiments and may suggest alternate strategies
·Takes responsibility delivering consistency and quality of data collection, establishes criteria and / or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality and productivity
Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.
Position Requirements:
·Able to readily apply experiential knowledge to develop new or adapt existing technology and processes; mastering some relevant area
·Highly proficient, productive, and effective in the lab
·Direct experience with execution of NGS library prep assays and workflows are highly preferred
·Ability to design complex experiments containing appropriate controls to anticipate potential problems; able to troubleshoot issues
·Able to draw sound conclusions from complex experiment data sets
·Strong knowledge of a breadth of standard methods used in the department
·Strong ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines with team members and internal customers
·Communicate effectively in various environments with different stakeholders; tailoring communications and presentations as necessary
All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.
Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:
·Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
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