Research & Development Technician

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• R&D projects – Contribute to the design and construction of new tools, methods, procedures and processes in the lab.
• Assist the scientists with the troubleshooting of laboratory related issues.
• Provide technical support to existing methods and analysis solutions.
• Prepare and present study results.
• Assist in writing technical reports and method/instrument SOPs.
• Assist with Clinical tests to meet CLIA, CAP, and NYS requirements.
• Work with the R&D team on development and validation of new NGS and other molecular based assays.
• Assist and support other molecular biology tasks and projects as needed for the laboratory.
• Assists with automation workflow.
• Manage R&D projects with limited or no supervision.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of research experience
• Peer review publication preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant biology discipline preferred.
• Familiar with NGS industry experience spanning DNA extraction through sample analysis and data interpretation or equivalent
• Experience and knowledge in the genetic clinical lab or IVF experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques (i.e., PCR, and qPCR) as well as nucleic acid extraction and analysis techniques
• Understanding of NGS platforms, specifically Ion Torrent platforms.
• Understanding of NGS analysis pipeline setup and execution.
• Experience with data analysis tools would be beneficial for this role given the large amounts of data typically found in next generation sequencing
• Familiarity with liquid handlers and other automation tools desirable
• Demonstrate innovation, adaptability, and schedule flexibility; consider a dynamic environment as an opportunity to learn and grow
• Exceptional problem-solving and organization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently & as a team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person