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location: North Chicago, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $30.00 - 35.89 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- In this role you will utilize genomic techniques to support clinical and pre-clinical research company wide. You will be required to independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. The successful candidate will join the NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) Operations team within Genomic Technologies, which runs validated high-throughput NGS methods.
- Independently conduct experiments that further project goals. This includes RNA sequencing from initial QC to data generation and completing samples through the Olink workflow.
- Interpret results to evaluate data quality.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in the assigned workflows.
- Understand and adhere to safety regulations and lab practices.
- Accurately document work performed and prepare reports when required.
- Perform troubleshooting for routine work and alert manager to any inconsistencies or errors or needed consultation.
qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in scientific field or equivalent education with 5 years of experience
- Experience performing NGS library preparation is highly preferred.
- Experience performing Olink processing is highly preferred.
- Experience performing NGS on the Illumina sequencing platform.
- Experience using liquid handlers is preferred (including Formulatrix, Beckman, SPTLabtech and Eppendorf).
- Experience using LIMS is beneficial.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
- Works well in a multidisciplinary team environment
skills: GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
