Research Associate - DNA Lab Operation

RiceTec • Alvin, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The associate contributes to preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, supply readiness, and continuous improvement of laboratory systems, including automation platforms, liquid handlers, and PCR-based production processes. This role also supports project setup, internal client communication, production metric review, and training activities. The ideal candidate brings strong DNA laboratory experience, excellent organization and record-keeping skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of demonstrated advanced DNA genotyping lab experience.
• Familiarity with endpoint DNA marker technologies, SNPs, and assay library management
• B.S degree in Biological or related fields
• Demonstrated experience in leading, supervision, coaching or mentoring others in technical aspects and processes, such as lab production.
• Team leadership skill.
• Familiarity and demonstrated experience with advanced laboratory systems, liquid handlers, liquid handler scripting, laboratory LIMs systems and high-throughput PCR instrumentation.
• Strong technical skills; familiarity with basic pneumatic, electronic lab instrument systems.
• Strong computer, data management and analysis
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills; effective verbal and written communication; excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Comfortable with multitasking; strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work standing up, with high mobility, in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Must be able to lift 50-pound bag of seed.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. degree in Biological or related fields
• Prior work experience with DNA laboratory automation
• Bilingual Spanish/English

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee and provide hands-on execution and adherence to preventive maintenance plans and activities
• Provide fault-reaction and problem solving to any instrument and system issues that may emerge and compromise production
• Contribute to advancing lab process and systems innovation initiatives, in coordination with production work, and in partnership with other team members and lab lead
• Contribute to managing supplies and other Lab critical elements, as established, to assure production stability and continuity
• Directly conduct any and all aspects of production genotyping work with other team members to attain target production volumes and due dates
• Provide technical support, training and/or oversight of work conducted by Assistants, Technicians and seasonal staff working in the lab.
• Coordinate, schedule, monitor and adjust work schedules and activities, interfacing with other team members and team lead, to maximize productivity and meet group deadlines
• Oversee project creation and advancement process, contribute to managing internal client relations, communications & training, in coordination with lab lead.
• Interpret key project and production metrics analytics to contribute to continual assessment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level