Lab Service Technician - Middleton, United States - LGC AxoLabs

Description

The Genomics Process Technician is responsible for delivering all whole-genome, skim, and other sequencing technology projects on time and to quality control (QC) standards.

Due to the custom nature of these projects, the Genomics Process Technician is skilled in deciding what approach to take to achieve the client's project goal and interacts with the client effectively to make these choices.

• In collaboration with the Lab Services Project Management, interact with clients in a professional manner to create a plan for sample processing that meets the demands of the project goal
• Log in samples to LIMS and other IT infrastructure and updates databases to keep track of sample processing
• Extract DNA from samples when necessary, or ensures Extraction Team Lead delivers extracted material, and performs QC on samples. Notifies client of QC result, where appropriate
• Ensure that DNA is of a size and concentration suitable for library preparation and capture projects, and uses appropriate methods (e.g. shearing, tagmentation) to accomplish this
• Create barcoded libraries for WGS or skim, using a variety of methods including endrepair/Atailing, tagmentation, or other appropriate methods
• Use customomized probes to perform Captureseq from libraries
• Use deep understanding of the variables that influence the quality of WGS, skim and Captureseq library preparation to optimize project approach and outcome
• Effectively coordinate with the Sequencing and Probe coordinator and the Lab Services Project Management to prioritize sample processing and sequencing
• Store client DNA and libraries in an organized and rational manner, such that projects can be easily found and reprocessed if necessary
• Use IT infrastructure and collaborates professionally and productively with fellow Genomics Process Technician to create a plan for systematically processing client projects
• Communicate and collaborate with Probe and Sequencing Coordinator and Technical Director to gain insight into best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to meet business and customer needs

• Bachelor's degree in relevant life sciences field
• 1 or more years of experience performing next generation sequencing (NGS) techniques and sample preparation for NGS in a lab environment
• Proven track record working as part of a crossfunctional team
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel

• 3+ years in NGS library prep, preferably in highthroughput labs
• Proven experience working with automated equipment
• Evidence of excellent lab technique

• Scientific acumen that weighs multiple variables and incorporates them into a coherent plan for project completion
• Highly organized and detailoriented with proven prioritization skills
• Demonstrated criticalthinking and analytical skills, able to integrate new data or information sets efficiently into workflow
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfort interacting with a variety of audiences including technical staff, peers, customers, and site management
• Ability to work well in a team environment, possess an ability to adapt to changing environments
• Demonstrated autonomy: ability to selfstart and drive whilst recognizing the appropriate time for stakeholder engagement
• Resultsoriented, ensuring targets are met on time and on budget
• Demonstrated good professional judgment and reliability
• Aptitude to work in a complex and rapidly growing company
• Demonstrated good professional judgment and reliability
• Resonate and operate in line with LGC's core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief.

Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends