Molecular and Cellular Biologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a Lab Scientist for a state of Connecticut regulated (CLIA) clinical laboratory.
• The position is to support nucleic acid extraction and analysis from clinical and research samples.
  Responsibilities will include biofluid and tissue sample management, sample extraction on both manual and robotic systems, sample tracking, quality control, quantification and analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the isolation, quantification and analysis of nucleic acids from human biospecimen samples.
• Manage biofluid and tissue biospecimen registration, Inventory, and destruction.
• Demonstrate good documentation practices and attention to detail related to the above
• Demonstrate good oral and interpersonal communication with cross-functional partners and laboratory colleagues.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures.
• Work independently and in a team environment in multiple settings including office and open space.

Education and Experience:

• B.S. with 5 year’s experience or M.S. preferred with 3 year’s experience in human genetics, genomics, or molecular biology.
• Experience with utilizing a laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Experience handling human biofluids and tissues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive understanding of the latest technologies pertaining to human genomic research in industry including genotyping, RNA expression technologies (NGS), somatic alteration analysis, bioinformatics, and molecular biology techniques.
• Superior scientific and technical skills in the genomic sciences.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational abilities; ability to successfully work and get things done in teams.
• Ability to engage, communicate and facilitate communication across groups.
• Ability to identify and implement new technologies.

Interview:

• First round Teams Meeting.
• Second round onsite.