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Pay Range - $30 to $35/hr. (negotiable)

Job Description:
Job Roles & Responsibilities:

What are the top 3-5 skills / experience required for this position:

• Next-gen sequencing
• RNAseq
• Olink proteomics
• Excellent communication

Job Description:

• We are now recruiting for a Scientist 1 to 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 is performed and prepare reports when required.
• Perform troubleshooting for routine work and alert managers 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 in performing Olink processing is highly preferred.
• Experience performing NGS on the sequencing platform.
• Experience using liquid handlers is preferred.
• 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