Job Description

Since 1999, Eurofins Genomics Blue Heron(Blue Heron Biotech) has been a pioneer in the gene synthesis industry and has delivered tens of millions of base pairs of perfectly accurate genes to thousands of customers worldwide using its proprietary GeneMaker® multi-technology platform. We are 100% committed to serving our customers with high quality, strict confidentiality standards, and rapid delivery of synthesized genes. In March 2019 Blue Heron was acquired by Eurofins Scientific and became a partner of the Eurofins Genomics US division.

Core Responsibility:

Responsible for performing midi, maxi, giga preps on daily basis, prepare shipping tubes for final product.

Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with Midi/Maxi team and routinely perform midi, maxi, giga preps in a high throughput manner.
• Streak out and culture on ready-to-be-prepped targets.
• Record all actions in the status log, including the conditions and the concentrations of targets.
• Ready shipping tubes and package final DNA.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team, meet goals for accuracy, production deadlines and throughput utilizing the company’s proprietary gene-synthesis platform.
• Perform production protocols according to established company procedures. Maintain good communication, professional manner, and work ethic.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Life Science.
  Minimum 1 years lab experience related to biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or chemistry preferred

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, possesses outstanding organizational skills and ability to perform as an effective team member.

Familiarities with aseptic technique. Experience utilizing and manipulating data via databases is preferred. Capable of using basic spreadsheet is required. Precise attention to details, record keeping, and adherence to protocols are required.

The position will require weekend work: Sunday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Additional Information

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Sunday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.