Boston, MA, 02210
Job description
NGS Applications Specialist
Boston, MA
$30-45/hr
6-Month Contract
The position of NGS Applications Specialist is designed to provide customers with top-notch and efficient sequencing services. It is essential for candidates to possess a solid background in various NGS applications.
Key Responsibilities of the NGS Applications Specialist:
- Adhere to established standard operating procedures (SOPs) to carry out NGS wet lab experiments focused on mammalian cell applications, including DRUGseq, RNAseq, and Amplicon Sequencing.
- Ensure exceptional customer service by collaborating with the cell assay team to process samples and deliver results.
- Exhibit excellence by diagnosing and resolving issues while upholding our rigorous quality standards.
- Engage in training on new protocols and aid in enhancing SOPs.
- Play a role in Lean/Six Sigma initiatives within shared workspaces.
- Contribute as a team member by assisting with general lab upkeep and other related duties.
- Maintain an organized work environment and keep a detailed laboratory notebook.
- Assist in managing inventory and ordering laboratory materials.
Qualifications for the NGS Applications Specialist:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related discipline, accompanied by 1-3 years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience with molecular biology protocols and a solid understanding of associated reagents.
- Hands-on experience with Illumina library preparation and NGS.
- Familiarity with high-throughput automation processes.
- Proficiency in various molecular biology techniques and sequencing technologies, including DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, RT-qPCR, DNAseq, and RNAseq.
- Capability to function effectively within a cross-functional team environment.
STEMHUNTER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations.
