Researcher # 26-12372

Duration: 06 Months Contract

Job Description:

• This position is in the Precision Genomics Detection team. The candidates will be working collaboratively with a large production team of full-time employees (FTE) and contractors to deliver daily and weekly genotyping targets under tight deadlines.
• Responsibilities include a variety of manual and automated tasks in the setup laboratories. TaqMan PCR Lab: The candidate will primarily be responsible for manual/semi-automated PCR setup. This workflow supports the biotech and trait pipelines.
• Responsibilities also include activities related to preventative and autonomous maintenance and lab health activities.
• The candidate may also can cross-train in our Library Creation space that helps support accelerated breeding program.

Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory technical tasks.
• Responsible for the operation, care and maintenance of automation and other laboratory equipment.
• Daily responsibilities include sample set up, maintenance, troubleshooting, and some experimental design. Will be expected to effectively communicate with team members who work on site and some who may work from home.
• Processing samples through production workflows by operation of manual and automated lab equipment, utilization of LIMS systems for sample tracking, maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation and automation.

Experience:

• 0-2 years entry level experience

Skillsets:

• Demonstrate reliability: This is a business-critical position to keep our lab running 5 days a week across multiple shifts. The candidate must be a reliable presence on this shift. Position may require flexible or off shift hours during peak times.
• High Throughput/production/sample management: Our labs process millions of samples per year with fast turn-around times. Any experience handling many samples daily (lab, etc.), or in a fast-paced environment (retail, food service, etc.) is a plus. Experience with LIMS or automation is a plus.
• Automation/mechanical aptitude: The candidate must be comfortable running and troubleshooting automation independently. Biologists with engineering/technical/mechanical aptitudes are encouraged to apply.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology/molecular biology/biochemistry or similar is preferred; master’s degree or Ph.D. candidates are not recommended for these entry level roles.

Additional Qualifications:

Shift Hours: Monday – Friday 2nd Shift, 1 PM – 9 PM, 8-hour Shift

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Recruiter Details:

Name: Shikha Chaturvedi

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

Internal Id: 26-12372