Job Description
Position Details:
Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Groton, CT is currently looking for a Biology Lab Scientist to join their expanding team.
Job Title: Biology Lab Scientist (Genomics, RNA Expression, NGS)
Duration: 12 months contract, extendable up to 36 months
Location: Groton, CT
Note:
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan.
Job Description: (Required):
We are seeking a Lab Scientist for a state of Connecticut regulated (CLIA) clinical laboratory.
The position is to support nucleic acid extraction and analysis from clinical and research samples.
Responsibilities will include biofluid and tissue sample management, sample extraction on both manual and robotic systems, sample tracking, quality control, quantification and analysis.
Primary Responsibilities:
Support the isolation, quantification and analysis of nucleic acids from human biospecimen samples.
Manage biofluid and tissue biospecimen registration, Inventory, and destruction.
Demonstrate good documentation practices and attention to detail related to the above
Demonstrate good oral and interpersonal communication with cross-functional partners and laboratory colleagues.
Follow established Standard Operating Procedures
Work independently and in a team environment in multiple settings including office and open space.
B.S. with 5 year's experience or M.S. preferred with 3 year's experience in human genetics, genomics, or molecular biology.
Comprehensive understanding of the latest technologies pertaining to human genomic research in industry including genotyping, RNA expression technologies (NGS), somatic alteration analysis, bioinformatics, and molecular biology techniques.
Experience handling human biofluids and tissues
Superior scientific and technical skills in the genomic sciences
Self-motivated and ability to work independently
Strong organizational abilities; ability to successfully work and get things done in teams
Ability to engage, communicate and facilitate communication across groups
Ability to identify and implement new technologies
Experience with utilizing a laboratory information management system (LIMS).
Schedule:
Monday - Friday (business hours)
Interview:
First round Teams Meeting / Second round onsite
Minimum Education:
B.S. with 5 year's experience or M.S. preferred with 3 year's experience in human genetics, genomics, or molecular biology.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Contract work, Work at office, Monday to Friday,