NGS Associate Scientist

Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!

Job Description

• Execute NGS (next generation sequencing) library preparation (i.e., bulk RNA sequencing), quantification, and sequencing workflows to support the Gene Editing team.
• Operate and maintain NGS sequencers (Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms).
• Work in the sequencing space cross-functionally, with the ability to manage multiple requests and queues.
• Deliver NGS data with clear expectations of timelines to multiple teams and promptly update stakeholders of run completion.
• Effectively manage inventory of DNA, RNA, libraries, and sequencing reagents.
• Maintain detailed documentation of NGS run performance and scientific work in an electronic notebook.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in biological or biochemical sciences (or a related field) with 3-4 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience with NGS technologies and their applications, including quantification, sequencing, and data QC (preferably Illumina).
• Multiple years experience of hands-on experience with NGS library prep and Amplicon-seq.
• Strong organizational, time management, and troubleshooting abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Molecular biology mastery of nucleic acid extraction and purification, quantification, NGS library preparation/QC, and qPCR.
• Hands-on experience with RNA-seq and single-cell RNA-seq.
• Familiarity with CRISPR-based gene editing and high-throughput screening.
• Experience with automation (Mantis, Integra systems, Liquid Handlers, SPTLabtech Firefly, Tecan, etc).
• Experience with electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) documentation.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

The position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Boston, MA are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• 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
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
• The hourly wage for this position ranges from $35.00 to $40.00, based on education and years of relevant experience.
  • Estimated Annual Salary: $72,800 – $83,200 

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.