Job description
We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our growing team. The laboratory technician will support gene synthesis in a well-established life science service company at Redmond, WA. The position will perform PCR, DNA purification, DNA gel electrophoresis and other DNA analysis methods. The ideal candidate is a rigorous and hardworking scientist, highly organized and detail oriented, with good communication skills. The ability to contribute to a team effort is critical.
Responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician:
- Ability to follow detailed work instructions (SOPs) and utilize basic DNA techniques (PCR, restriction digest, DNA purification, DNA gel electrophoresis, etc.) for manufacture;
- Buffer, reagents, agarose gel and sample preparation (from written protocols);
- Assist other scientists in process development;
- Assist in production automation;
- Assist in lab management to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the manufacturing lab;
- Maintain and track lab inventory;
- Process and analysis data using Excel and data presentation using PowerPoint.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (molecular biology, Chemistry, biochemistry or related life science) with over 1 year of laboratory experience;
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with molecular biology, especially PCR, DNA purification and analysis;
- Familiar with using single and multi-channel pipettes, in 96/384-well plate formats;
- Previous lab experience preferred (undergraduate or working experience);
- Comfortable with repetitive bench work;
- Willing to work a possible flexible shift schedule;
- Proficient PC user, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Quick learner, work efficiently and independently in a dynamic team environment;
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate well with others;
- Needs to be familiar with laboratory safety practices;
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet defined deadlines
- Must be thorough, detail oriented and accurate to produce high quality data;
- Effective written and oral communication skills;
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