Research Technician - Next Generation Sequencing Facility
- Employer
- Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
- Location
- Frederick, MD, USA
- Start date
- Dec 28, 2018
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- Discipline
- Regulatory, Research/Documentation, Science/R&D, Research
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioCapital
Job Details
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Research Technician
The Sequencing Facility is a high throughput laboratory providing cutting edge next generation technologies to the National Cancer Institute.
The Research Technician will be responsible for:
- Assisting with Next Generation (NGS) Sequencing for the core facility. Current platforms include the Illumina HiSeq, NextSeq, MiSeq, PacBio, and additional platforms in the future
- Responsible for all ongoing daily activities including sequencer set up, maintenance of equipment, freezer management, use of established protocols, sample quality control and troubleshooting of problems with direct coordination of the supervisor
- Requires adherence to strict safety protocols and may require the use of personal protective equipment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education). Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
- No experience required with the Bachelor's degree
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Molecular biology experience with NGS, sample and library quality control, and sequencing machine set up
- Proficiency utilizing onboard sequencer set up, core or service facility experience and the ability to use Agilent bioanalyzer and other sample QC instruments
- Experience with multiple next generation sequencing technologies including Illumina NextSeq or HiSeq
Expected Competencies:
- Experience with basic molecular biology techniques and working knowledge of basic computer skills: Microsoft Office, especially Excel. The ideal candidate must have the ability to organize, track and utilize reagents and samples for high-throughput analysis in support of genomic studies and in DNA sequencing, data review and stringent record keeping.
Company
A rewarding career with global impact
Whether you’re an expert in your field or just starting out, we have a career opportunity for you. We’re always looking for people to join us in fulfilling the mission of the Frederick National Laboratory: discovery, innovation, and success in the biomedical sciences.
Our team of 2,400+ scientists, technicians, administrators, and support staff work at the forefront of basic, translational, and preclinical science, with a focus on cancer, AIDS, and other infectious diseases.
We collaborate with colleagues across the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and others throughout the National Institutes of Health. We also engage with extramural investigators in academia, government and industry.
Your path to joining our team begins with the desire to work for the only national laboratory dedicated to biomedical research. Our employees share a common desire to help make a difference in cancer research and public health concerns. As you search for a career that fits your education, skills, and abilities, explore the core values that guide us and emphasize work-life balance.
Discover why joining the Frederick National Laboratory team could be the most important career step you take
- Website
- https://frederick.cancer.gov/
- Phone
- 301-846-1000
- Location
-
8560 Progress Drive
Frederick
MD
21701
US
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