Associate Scientist I, Production Lab

New York Genome Center • New York, NY

27d • $57,000 - $67,000

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated, independent and team-oriented Associate Scientist I to work in our high throughput production lab’s Quality Control (QC) Team responsible for initial sample handling. Main responsibilities include, nucleic acid extractions, initial sample QC, and genotyping on the Illumina Infinium platform. This position reports to the QC Supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related field, plus laboratory experience in nucleic acid research required
• 1 year of experience in a molecular biology lab
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferably with Mac OS
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automated liquid handlers preferred
• Experience in next-generation sequencing a plus
• 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) highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Carry out procedures associated with DNA & RNA for sequencing platforms, including DNA/RNA sample extraction, quantification & preparation, Illumina Infinium genotyping
• Assist with library preparation and sequencer operation for Illumina NovaSeq X, Ultima UG100, Oxford Nanopore PromethION, PacBio Revio platforms, as needed
• Perform quality control of initial samples and sequencing ready final library samples
• Perform sample nucleic acid extraction with the use of automation (Hamilton Star, KingFisher Flex, QIAcube Connect)
• Process DNA for Illumina microarray platforms with use of automation (Hamilton Star, Tecan, iScan)
• Conduct other laboratory work, as needed
• Track all work and issues in the appropriate databases and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Become proficient using NYGC’s LIMS tracking system to accurately perform day-to-day tasks
• Perform monthly instrument maintenance on laboratory equipment, in accordance to instrument SOPs Equipment maintenance

Benefits

• NYGC offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits as well as generous time off.
• This includes Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Holidays, Sick, and Other Leave, including a paid winter break; a 401(k) match; Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; employee Tuition Reimbursement; flexible schedules and telework options for some positions; an Employee Assistance Program; and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees