New York Genome Center is hiring several highly motivated, independent but team-oriented Senior Laboratory Technicians with strong expertise in the preparation of Next Generation Sequencing libraries for the Illumina platform. To apply please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Job duties will include:
• Maintain, troubleshoot and perform day-to-day work on the Sequencing equipment (e.g. Illumina HiSeq2000, cBots);
• Carry out procedures associated with DNA sequencing on the Illumina sequencing platform; including DNA library preparation, sample quantification & preparation, and Sequencer operation;
• Implement next generation sequencing applications for genomic DNA, targeted capture, ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, small RNA-seq, and bisulfite sequencing;
• Analyze current process procedures and provide feedback for their optimization and improvement, documenting processes, improvements to methods, and troubleshoot assays as needed;
• Perform the quality control of the samples and the raw sequencing data;
• Conduct other laboratory work as needed;
• Contribute to the writing of project proposals and manuscripts describing the methods.
Position Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related field plus laboratory experience in nucleic acid research required;
• One or more years of demonstrated experience with Next Generation Sequencing instruments including Illumina platform;
• Solid knowledge of molecular biology equipment and related protocols (including RNA and DNA preparation, RNA and DNA quantification, hybridization, PCR, multiplex amplification and bead-based solutions);
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and LIMS-based systems for project management;
• Previous experience as a senior technician in a molecular biology laboratory preferred, exposure to bioinformatics is a plus;
• Good general laboratory and organizational skills including the ability to work independently and efficiently are essential;
• Ability to multitask is a must, along with an orientation toward teamwork and cooperation;
• Strong creative thinking and problem solving skills;
• Excellent communication skills required;
• A high tolerance for change will be beneficial as NYGC is in start-up mode and the environment will morph rapidly.
Job duties will include:
• Maintain, troubleshoot and perform day-to-day work on the Sequencing equipment (e.g. Illumina HiSeq2000, cBots);
• Carry out procedures associated with DNA sequencing on the Illumina sequencing platform; including DNA library preparation, sample quantification & preparation, and Sequencer operation;
• Implement next generation sequencing applications for genomic DNA, targeted capture, ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, small RNA-seq, and bisulfite sequencing;
• Analyze current process procedures and provide feedback for their optimization and improvement, documenting processes, improvements to methods, and troubleshoot assays as needed;
• Perform the quality control of the samples and the raw sequencing data;
• Conduct other laboratory work as needed;
• Contribute to the writing of project proposals and manuscripts describing the methods.
Position Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related field plus laboratory experience in nucleic acid research required;
• One or more years of demonstrated experience with Next Generation Sequencing instruments including Illumina platform;
• Solid knowledge of molecular biology equipment and related protocols (including RNA and DNA preparation, RNA and DNA quantification, hybridization, PCR, multiplex amplification and bead-based solutions);
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and LIMS-based systems for project management;
• Previous experience as a senior technician in a molecular biology laboratory preferred, exposure to bioinformatics is a plus;
• Good general laboratory and organizational skills including the ability to work independently and efficiently are essential;
• Ability to multitask is a must, along with an orientation toward teamwork and cooperation;
• Strong creative thinking and problem solving skills;
• Excellent communication skills required;
• A high tolerance for change will be beneficial as NYGC is in start-up mode and the environment will morph rapidly.
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