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.

Responsible for oligonucleotide synthesis, cleavage/deprotection and quality control (35%).  Other core responsibilities include tracking of projects using proprietary database tools, resolving technical issues and assistance with shipping to customers (fulfillment, 65%).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Operate and maintain synthesizers in accordance with established protocols. 
• Monitor stocks of synthesis reagents and supply to assure uninterrupted production. 
• Perform downstream processing of oligos involving deprotection, liquid handlers, and spectrophotometers.
• Other duties include preparation and packaging of finished product, handling manual shipping paperwork, tracking and fulfilling custom shipments
• Must be able to multitask, work under tight shipping timelines, ensuring product meets high expectation customers expect from Blue Heron
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team, meet goals for accuracy, production deadlines and throughput utilizing the company’s proprietary gene-synthesis platform and related tools.
• Perform production protocols according to established company operating procedures and assist with general production support as needed.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ideal candidate is self-motivated, possesses outstanding organizational skills, and the demonstrated ability to perform as an effective team member. 
• He/she will have an educational background involving biochemistry or molecular biology with hands-on experience of commonly used laboratory equipment and procedures. 
• Experience with gene synthesis and liquid handling robots and work experience in an automated high-throughput screening, sequencing group, or genome center is a plus.
• Good computer skills, precise attention to detail, record keeping, and adherence to protocols is required. 
• The position will include weekend work as scheduling requirements dictate.

Additional Information

• Shift: Sunday to Thursday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
• 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

EUROFINS IS A M/F, DISABLED, AND VETERAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.