Responsibilities:
Plan and execute various laboratory activities with limited instruction
Participate in product development activities, including various aspects of planning, feasibility, operation, and transfer
Manage goals within defined target timeframes
Perform data analysis; write reports and present results and project assessments
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.
Requirements:
Experienced with nucleic acids and DNA/RNA processing enzymes
Knowledge of the principles of reaction kinetics and molecular interactions
Knowledge of DNA characterization methods: qPCR, Bioanalyzer, Nanodrop, fluorescence plate readers
Strong troubleshooting and optimization experience
Ability to think and work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary team environment
Must be a creative, passionate, detail oriented person with excellent analytical, verbal and written communications skills
Must have a desire to be part of a fast-paced and dynamic development environment
Must be fluent in use of Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
Experience with HiSeq, NextSeq, or MiSeq operation strongly preferred
Experience with Illumina's sample prep methods strongly preferred
Knowledge of NGS secondary analysis techniques desirable
Product development experience, including assay optimization, reagent development, integration and testing, transfer to production and documentation
All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.
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