Job Details
Posted 28 April, 2026
Job Id: 627523
US- Researcher STL Detection
Job Description
Pay range: 25-35/hr
*depending on experience
This position is in the Precision Genomics Detection team. The candidates will be working collaboratively with a large production team of full-time employees (FTE) and contractors to deliver daily and weekly genotyping targets under tight deadlines. Responsibilities include a variety of manual and automated tasks in the setup laboratories.
Responsibilities:
Performs laboratory technical tasks. Responsible for the operation, care and maintenance of automation and other laboratory equipment. Daily responsibilities include sample set up, maintenance, troubleshooting, and some experimental design. Will be expected to effectively communicate with team members who work on site and some who may work from home.
Processing samples through production workflows by operation of manual and automated lab equipment, utilization of LIMS systems for sample tracking, maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation and automation.
Education:
Bachelors degree in biology/molecular biology/biochemistry or similar is preferred; Masters Degree or Ph.D. candidates are not recommended for these entry level roles.
Years of Experience:
0-2 years
Desired skills for the ideal candidate:
1. Demonstrate reliability: This is a business-critical position to keep our lab running 5 days a week across multiple shifts. The candidate must be a reliable presence on this shift. Position may require flexible or off shift hours during peak times.
2. High Throughput/production/sample management: Our labs process millions of samples per year with fast turn-around times. Any experience handling a large number of samples daily (lab, etc.), or in a fast-paced environment (retail, food service, etc.) is a plus. Experience with LIMS or automation is a plus.
3. Automation/mechanical aptitude: The candidate must be comfortable running and troubleshooting automation independently. Biologists with engineering/technical/mechanical aptitudes are encouraged to apply.
*Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Soft Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good social/people skills. Intermediate skills in Office Applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; Advanced/Proficient skills in Excel.
Flexibility, agility, attention to detail, strong work ethic, sense of urgency, excellent communication skills, good organizational skills, ability to make decisions independently. Candidates with experience in fast-paced settings (even non-lab related; i.e. restaurants/ retail/ shipping) are usually high performers on our team.
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