Description:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual for this Scientist 1 position within the Core Services Library Prep Lab to help run day to day operations. Our ideal candidate will work cross functionally with the team and other groups sharing and using their knowledge of molecular biology, Next Generation Sequencing libraries and Illumina library prep and liquid handler automation.
Position Responsibilities
- Executes planned experiments/analysis of moderate to advanced complexity within immediate team and performs routine chemical and biochemical testing; uses insights to help troubleshoot problems
- Contributes ideas for meeting project goals and invention disclosures
- Assembles data for analysis using accepted methods and distills key conclusions while keeping an organized laboratory notebook and implementing protocols
- Provides supporting data to Project Lead on risks in area of responsibility
- Understands internal customers and collaborators and their needs and expectations
- May train internal customers in areas of expertise 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
- Possesses a university level understanding of the scientific principles and laboratory experience (equivalent to Bachelor’s degree); working towards mastery of relevant subject matter
- Able to draw sound conclusions from general experiment data sets
- Can interpret results to form conclusions and suggest next steps with guidance from other scientists
- Uses advanced analytical instrumentation independently to collect data (examples include workstation equipment, Illumina instruments, third party analytical instrumentation, etc.)
- Basic understanding of statistical significance, replicates, controls
- Communicate with colleagues and supervisors effectively through email, presentations, written reports or in meetings to support decision-making All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.
- Experience with NGS technology desired
- Experience with Illumina sequencers desired
Preferred Experience/Education/Skills
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 0-2 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in a customer focused environment preferred
- Experience with liquid handlers and automation