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Target PR Range: 24-34/hr
*Depending on experience
Job Description:
The GRC: Genomic Technologies department is seeking to hire a Scientist 1 to support sample management efforts and utilize robust sample processing workflows to drive the generation of high-quality molecular profiling for Development and Discovery R&D stakeholders. The successful candidate will be a part of the Sample Management and Processing team within GTECH. This team facilitates sample receipt, quality control, and storage, nucleic acid extractions, and performing molecular biology and genomic profiling assays. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, executing the following under moderate supervision: managing and organizing incoming and existing samples utilizing our sample management system (LIMS). Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high quality nucleic acids and related data sets in a timely manner. The successful candidate will receive training and is expected to become proficient in SOP within 4 weeks, operate daily functions independently, demonstrate technical precision and strong data interpretation skills, adhere to policies for good documentation practices and department SOPs, and possess an understanding of the core disciplines of molecular genetics and genomics.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this job include:
• Perform Sample management duties including but not limited to: preliminary Quality Control (QC) of sample condition, appropriately store samples, and update request system with sample receipt and/or discrepancies within 3 business days
• Perform both routine and complex wet lab tasks to generate high quality nucleic acids from human and non-human parent samples and generate nucleic acid QC data within agreed upon timelines
• Possess strong preliminary analysis interpretation skills of nucleic acid QC data
• Perform troubleshooting for routine wet lab tasks independently, and alert manager of any errors. Consult manager, team lead, or senior member for complex troubleshooting needs.
• Communicate project updates, compile, and share project completion QC reports with their manager, stakeholders, and teammates in a timely manner
• Present data in scientific and/or technical meetings
• Accurately record experimental setup, processing, and data quality control notes
• Adhere to established laboratory SOPs and assists with development of novel SOPs
• Support development and testing of established and new LIMS
• Support downstream molecular workflows as needed per manager’s direction.
• Maintain wet lab instruments such as those used for extraction and nucleic acid QC
• Maintain documentation for experiments and instrumentation as outlined by laboratory standards
Qualifications
Experience required. BS degree in Genetics/genomic or related field or equivalent with 3+ years relevant experience, MS degree in Genetics/Genomics with relevant experience
Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function
Preferred
• Experience with performing routine and or complex nucleic acid workflows from source material such as: cells, tissues, blood, other biofluids
• Experience with performing routine and/or complex nucleic acid quality control and analyzing/interpreting data for, such as, but not limited to: fluorescence quantification, absorbance, and integrity analysis
• Experience with low and high throughout sample tracking and data management (LIMS)
• Experience with performing and maintaining workflows on automation platforms
• Experience in a CLIA certified laboratory or other regulated certified laboratory
• Experience in clinical writing and editing documents/manuals
• Self-motivated and works independently in a fast paced and fluid environment with high attention to detail
• Works well in multidisciplinary team environment
• Capacity to learn new methodologies/techniques quickly and drives innovation to improve workflows
• Strictly adheres to SOP and lab guidelines
• Effective and efficient communication
Scientist I
Posted: 01/15/2025
2025-01-15
2025-02-15
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Category: Scientific
Job Number: 617047
Is job remote?: No
Country: United States
Job Description
Target PR Range: 24-34/hr
*Depending on experience
Job Description:
The GRC: Genomic Technologies department is seeking to hire a Scientist 1 to support sample management efforts and utilize robust sample processing workflows to drive the generation of high-quality molecular profiling for Development and Discovery R&D stakeholders. The successful candidate will be a part of the Sample Management and Processing team within GTECH. This team facilitates sample receipt, quality control, and storage, nucleic acid extractions, and performing molecular biology and genomic profiling assays. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, executing the following under moderate supervision: managing and organizing incoming and existing samples utilizing our sample management system (LIMS). Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high quality nucleic acids and related data sets in a timely manner. The successful candidate will receive training and is expected to become proficient in SOP within 4 weeks, operate daily functions independently, demonstrate technical precision and strong data interpretation skills, adhere to policies for good documentation practices and department SOPs, and possess an understanding of the core disciplines of molecular genetics and genomics.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this job include:
• Perform Sample management duties including but not limited to: preliminary Quality Control (QC) of sample condition, appropriately store samples, and update request system with sample receipt and/or discrepancies within 3 business days
• Perform both routine and complex wet lab tasks to generate high quality nucleic acids from human and non-human parent samples and generate nucleic acid QC data within agreed upon timelines
• Possess strong preliminary analysis interpretation skills of nucleic acid QC data
• Perform troubleshooting for routine wet lab tasks independently, and alert manager of any errors. Consult manager, team lead, or senior member for complex troubleshooting needs.
• Communicate project updates, compile, and share project completion QC reports with their manager, stakeholders, and teammates in a timely manner
• Present data in scientific and/or technical meetings
• Accurately record experimental setup, processing, and data quality control notes
• Adhere to established laboratory SOPs and assists with development of novel SOPs
• Support development and testing of established and new LIMS
• Support downstream molecular workflows as needed per manager’s direction.
• Maintain wet lab instruments such as those used for extraction and nucleic acid QC
• Maintain documentation for experiments and instrumentation as outlined by laboratory standards
Qualifications
Experience required. BS degree in Genetics/genomic or related field or equivalent with 3+ years relevant experience, MS degree in Genetics/Genomics with relevant experience
Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function
Preferred
• Experience with performing routine and or complex nucleic acid workflows from source material such as: cells, tissues, blood, other biofluids
• Experience with performing routine and/or complex nucleic acid quality control and analyzing/interpreting data for, such as, but not limited to: fluorescence quantification, absorbance, and integrity analysis
• Experience with low and high throughout sample tracking and data management (LIMS)
• Experience with performing and maintaining workflows on automation platforms
• Experience in a CLIA certified laboratory or other regulated certified laboratory
• Experience in clinical writing and editing documents/manuals
• Self-motivated and works independently in a fast paced and fluid environment with high attention to detail
• Works well in multidisciplinary team environment
• Capacity to learn new methodologies/techniques quickly and drives innovation to improve workflows
• Strictly adheres to SOP and lab guidelines
• Effective and efficient communication
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