Sr. Biological Scientist

USF University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

57d

About The Position

This position reports to the USF Genomics Program Director and the Genomics Sequencing Core Director. The candidate will provide guidance, scientific and technical support to projects involving Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and assist in management of the USF Genomics Program Core laboratory. The candidate will deliver high-quality sequencing services, including advanced single-cell and spatial sample preparation and sequencing. Spatial genomics methods are cutting-edge techniques that require extensive training to perform. The ideal candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to: (1) library preparation sequencing; (2) operating sample prep and sequencing instrumentation; (3) NGS data analysis; (4) assist in genomics training; (5) NSG equipment maintenance and lab organization; and (6) documentation duties will include keeping detailed records of experiments and sequencing data using the lab management software (iLab). The candidate must be able to manage simultaneously several projects with varying priorities and coordinate between multiple groups. He/she must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• manage simultaneously several projects with varying priorities
• coordinate between multiple groups
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• library preparation sequencing
• operating sample prep and sequencing instrumentation
• NGS data analysis
• assist in genomics training
• NSG equipment maintenance and lab organization
• documentation duties will include keeping detailed records of experiments and sequencing data using the lab management software (iLab)
• QC of DNA, RNA, and single-cell samples
• spatial genomics method sequencing setup
• data delivery

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees