Job Description

CORE RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for performing midi, maxi, giga DNA preps on daily basis, DNA sequencing clean up, bacterial transformation, and prepare shipping tubes for final product. Help out transformed colony picking and starting cultures if needed.

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.
• Perform sequence clean up and load the sequence reaction plates onto the sequencer.
• Help with transformation if needed.
• 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.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to Gene Assembly Manager/Associate Production Manager

Qualifications

• 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.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree

Additional Information

• The position is a shift and will require weekend work: Tuesday to Saturday: 8am – 4:30pm
• 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.