Research Assistant (Clinical Genetic) MORL
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Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary:
Responsibilities:
- Perform high complexity testing on clinical biological specimens such as blood saliva and DNA.
- Able to properly manage time based on established priorities.
- Perform appropriate documentation and maintain accurate and legible records.
- Perform routine quality control maintenance calibration and assist in troubleshooting of laboratory instruments.
- Evaluate quality control results and initiate corrective action when QC metrics are not acceptable.
- Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
- Perform a variety of molecular biology procedures that may include:
- DNA extraction
- Processing DNA for applications including PCR and next generation sequencing (NGS)
- Begin and ensure proper execution of analytic pipelines for both Sanger and NGS clinical tests.
- Accept and apply feedback in a positive constructive manner.
- Assist in a positive and professional manner with wet-bench training for other laboratory colleagues within the section.
- Participate in lab section meetings with others to discuss quality testing workflow efficiency strategies problematic areas and laboratory improvement.
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty staff students and the public.
- Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures nationalities genders ages etc.
- Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in a variety of situations while producing results.
- Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference: Microbiology Biology Genetics or Similar
- Over 2 years experience with project coordination including time management decision making and self-direction in microbiology biology chemistry or a similar discipline.
- Excellent organizational interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills.
- Experience preparing solutions and purchasing supplies.
- Demonstrated experience with DNA quantification using established protocol including spectrophotometer and fluorometric methods .
- Willingness to learn relevant lab protocols under supervision of the principal investigator and other staff.
- Proficiency in computer software applications including Microsoft Office Suite and LIMS.
- Ability to analyze information and situations prioritize tasks and develop solutions to challenges.
- Ability to use good judgment while working independently and in a team setting.
- Experience in general laboratory upkeep such as sample inventory biohazard waste management and autoclave use.
Desired Qualifications:
- Greater than two years of demonstrated experience working in either a clinical laboratory and/or a molecular research laboratory.
- A bachelors degree in a genetic biological or clinical laboratory sciences or related field is highly desirable.
- Experience developing primers amplimer validation and protocol development
- Demonstrated experience with molecular biology techniques including PCR and Sanger sequencing.
- Experience evaluating genetic variants for significance using computational methods
- Knowledge of next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of EHS OSHA and HIPAA compliance standards in a laboratory setting.
- Understanding of clinical testing conduct as outlined in a testing protocol is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve issues related to healthcare provider concerns or workflow changes and challenges.
Experience managing large data sets and maintaining highly organized and detailed data records.
Position and Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
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