Precision Medicine Group - Technologist II

• Bachelor’s Degree (Life Sciences, Biology or other related discipline) • More than 2 years of prior related laboratory experience • Position requires occasional long hours, work on the evenings, weekends, and holidays. • Someone who is a good team player, detail-oriented and organized, can work under pressure and has good oral and written communication skills • This person can contribute to quality control of reagents through a variety of tests, and writing of SOPs • Superior attention to detail, ability and willingness to effectively scrutinize data and ability to work well in a group environment • Must possess strong computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. • Excellent use of judgment and discretion required • Ability to lift and carry between 1-15 lbs.; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit, grasp, and use right/left finger dexterity; May be exposed to a cold freezer environment (Freezer temperatures range between -20ºC -196ºC) • Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language • 4 years of related experience, preferably in NGS core facility or NGS lab. • MB (ASCP) certification a plus but not a requirement • Wet lab experience in the entire NGS workflow (Illumina or Ion Torrent), from library preparation to sequencing. • Experience in quantitative PCR (qPCR), digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) and NanoString is a plus. • Experience in DNA and RNA extractions from a variety of sources is a plus. • Solid lab experience with multiple skill sets • A solid understanding of current GLP or CAP/CLIA/ISO standards • Have a documentation background in a laboratory setting with respect to regulatory guidelines (cGMP, cGLP or ISO) and SOPs