Description:
Performs molecular genetics assays and general laboratory maintenance for
the Microarray team.
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conducts laboratory assays in the Microarray department (whole genome amplification,
fragmentation, precipitation, hybridization, and staining) using the Illumina microarray
platform.
- Prepares and maintains reagent stocks
- Monitors supply inventories
- Maintains records of laboratory work and sample tracking
- Follows all laboratory procedures and policies, including quality control and quality
system activities, and documents appropriately all records, deviations, and corrective
actions as required
- Operates and maintains sophisticated laboratory equipment to complete experiments in
an efficient manner
- Assists with troubleshooting issues with assays, equipment, or procedures
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Assists with other laboratory production pipelines as needed
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree or higher a Biological Science or related field
- Excellent laboratory technique, with high accuracy and precision, including pipetting
skills, sterile technique, and ability to follow laboratory protocols without deviation
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately with large amounts of samples and data
- Must have meticulous organization skills and a high attention to detail
- Computer literacy of Microsoft Word and Excel, and ability to navigate laboratory LIMS
systems
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in writing
- Minimum of 1 year previous relevant laboratory experience, preferably with microarray
platforms and/or general molecular genetics assays and techniques