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Scientist I

North Chicago, IL 60064

Posted: 03/20/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 617627 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target PR Range: 24-34/hr
*Depending on experience

Job Description
We are now recruiting for a Scientist 1to join our Genomic Technologies Team in the Genomics Research Center.
In this role you will utilize genomic techniques to support clinical and pre-clinical research company wide. You will be required to independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. The successful candidate will join the NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) Operations team within Genomic Technologies, which runs validated high-throughput NGS methods.
Key Responsibilities:
• Independently conduct experiments that further project goals. This includes RNA sequencing from initial QC to data generation and completing samples through the Olink workflow.
• Interpret results to evaluate data quality.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in the assigned workflows.
• Understand and adhere to safety regulations and lab practices.
• Accurately document work performed and prepare reports when required.
• Perform troubleshooting for routine work and alert manager to any inconsistencies or errors or needed consultation.

Qualifications
Technical Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in scientific field or equivalent education with 5 years of experience
• Experience performing NGS library preparation is highly preferred.
• Experience performing Olink processing is highly preferred.
• Experience performing NGS on the Illumina sequencing platform.
• Experience using liquid handlers is preferred (including Formulatrix, Beckman, SPTLabtech and Eppendorf).
• Experience using LIMS is beneficial.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Works well in a multidisciplinary team environment
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