Lab Automation Technician

Job Number: 24-02863

Join the ECLARO Team! ECLARO is looking for a Lab Automation Technician for our client in Research Triangle Park, NC. This is a contract position located at our client's site.

ECLARO's client is a leading component manufacturer with a portfolio of oil and gas, chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals. Their customer base includes many diverse industries and markets, including pharmaceutical, aerospace, textile, construction and automotive industries. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Position Overview:

• The Lab Automation Technician will perform repetitive, high throughput DNA extractions in a laboratory that processes over 500K cotton and soybean samples annually.
• The technician will follow a pre-established process and operate semi and fully automated high throughput laboratory platforms to complete DNA extractions from multiple crop species in a specified timeframe and consistent with internal quality standards.
• All work will be assigned by team supervisors, and registration of completion performed by the Lab Technician using a lab information system (LIMS).
• The technician will perform daily duties within the DNA lab including reagent preparation, consumable stocking, sample reception and routine maintenance tasks.
• The Lab Automation Technician may assist senior analysts in downstream analysis processes including using fluorescence-based PCR for GM technology confirmation and zygosity determination.
• Prior experience and comfort working in a high throughput lab environment performing repetitive routine work is preferred.
• Knowledge or interest in lab automation, plant genetics, and lab information management systems is a plus.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Experience in a high throughput testing lab (greater than 200K samples/year) generating routine analytical data.
• Ability to initiate and complete analytical testing according to applicable work instructions within a defined timeline and compliant with QMS guidelines.
• Knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects of DNA isolation and fluorescence-based PCR.
• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with laboratory automation, liquid handling platforms, and software systems such as LIMS.
• Proactive communication on progress of assigned projects
• Ability to interact positively and proactively with team members
• Previous experience with plants or agricultural crops preferred, but not required
• Computer skills including Windows 7, SharePoint and MS Office, especially Word and Excel.
  
  

If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO
  
  

If interested, you may contact:

Rachelle Daylo

Rachelle.Daylo@eclaro.com

6468495173

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Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.