Job Description
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (2nd Shift)
Position Type: 6+ Month Contract (Long-term, with potential for extension)
Position Overview: Are you a recent science graduate looking to kickstart your career in the biotech industry? We are seeking motivated, entry-level Lab Technicians to join a high-throughput, highly automated genotyping lab.
This role offers a phenomenal opportunity to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge automated instrumentation and immerse yourself in the culture of one of the world's leading biotechnology organizations.
Highlights:
- Industry Exposure: Build your resume by working within a world-class biotech organization.
- Advanced Training: Learn to operate state-of-the-art automated instrumentation that will set your career apart.
- Work Environment: Enjoy a collaborative, energetic, and casual atmosphere with a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule.
Ready to launch your biotech career? Apply today for immediate consideration!
salary: $26 - $29 per hour
shift: Second
work hours: 1 PM - 10 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
In this
entry-level position you will work 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
Taqman PCR Lab . You will primarily be responsible for manual/semi-automated PCR setup. This workflow supports the biotech and trait pipelines. Responsibilities also include activities related to preventative and autonomous maintenance and lab health activities.
- High Throughput/production/sample management: The lab processes 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.
- Automation/mechanical aptitude: You must be comfortable running and troubleshooting automation independently.
- Utilization of LIMS systems for sample tracking, maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation and automation.
- Ability to effectively communicate with team members who work on site and some who may work from home.
- MS Office including advanced Excel skills.
- Lift up to 40 lbs.
Required soft skills : Flexibility, agility, attention to detail, stellar work ethic, sense of urgency, excellent communication skills, good organizational skills, ability to make decisions independently.
Required Education : Bachelor’s degree in biology/molecular biology/biochemistry or similar is preferred.
The essential functions of this role include:
- working in a smoke free environment
Skills
- Laboratory/Sciences
- Sample Prep
- Sample Processing
- Experimental Design
- Automated Lab Equipment
- LIMS system
- Fast-paced work setting
- Communication Skills
- Advanced Excel
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 0 years
- Experience level: Entry Level
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Work experience placement, Casual work, Immediate start, Work from home, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Afternoon shift