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 all activities associated with growing and screening of transformed cells, assist midi/maxi team, and setting up PCR

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Screen transformed cell cultures for successful growth. Pick colonies for further processing.
• Prepare plasmids for sequencing and quantify DNA by O.D.
• Prepare glycerol stocks. Archive successful cultures.
• Setting up PCR using established protocols.
• Provide assistance to midi/maxi prep team when needed.
• Prepare growth media and all other required reagents.
• Labware cleaning and autoclaving.
• 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

• The ideal candidate is self-motivated, possesses outstanding organizational skills, able to work independently and perform as an effective team member. 
• Familiarity with sterile technique, preparation of culture media, and the operation of complex laboratory equipment are highly desirable.
• Experience utilizing and manipulating data via databases is preferred.
• Good computer skills, precise attention to detail, record keeping, and adherence to protocols is required. 
• The position will require weekend work (Tuesday to Saturday: 7:00am to 3:30pm).

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
• $20.00 per hour

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