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