What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead - Gene Assembly position at Eurofins Genomics Americas?
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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Job Description
Since 1999, Eurofins Genomics Blue Heron(Blue Heron Biotech) has been a pioneer in the gene synthesis industry and has delivered tens of millions of base pairs of perfectly accurate genes to thousands of customers worldwide using its proprietary GeneMaker® multi-technology platform. We are 100% committed to serving our customers with high quality, strict confidentiality standards, and rapid delivery of synthesized genes, Plasmid DNA, and IVTmRNA.
Position Summary:
The Team Leader for Gene Assembly is responsible for performing all activities associated with cloning and high-throughput gene synthesis process (approx. 50%), lead in the investigation and troubleshooting of failed targets (20%), training of new employees (10%), and writing and maintaining the Gene Assembly SOP documents (approx. 10%). The Team Leader for Gene Assembly will also be assigned non-standard assembly projects; and assembly of critical reagents and buffers (10%).
Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Schedule:
Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Job Description
Since 1999, Eurofins Genomics Blue Heron(Blue Heron Biotech) has been a pioneer in the gene synthesis industry and has delivered tens of millions of base pairs of perfectly accurate genes to thousands of customers worldwide using its proprietary GeneMaker® multi-technology platform. We are 100% committed to serving our customers with high quality, strict confidentiality standards, and rapid delivery of synthesized genes, Plasmid DNA, and IVTmRNA.
Position Summary:
The Team Leader for Gene Assembly is responsible for performing all activities associated with cloning and high-throughput gene synthesis process (approx. 50%), lead in the investigation and troubleshooting of failed targets (20%), training of new employees (10%), and writing and maintaining the Gene Assembly SOP documents (approx. 10%). The Team Leader for Gene Assembly will also be assigned non-standard assembly projects; and assembly of critical reagents and buffers (10%).
Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Clone DNA into expression cloning vectors.
- Carry out gene cloning steps, including strategy review, enzymatic DNA restriction and modification, PCR primer design and PCR, gel electrophoresis, band isolation and DNA purification, and ligation using standard and proprietary methods.
- Track and monitor cloning results and follow-up as needed with sequencing, restriction, or PCR analysis.
- Troubleshoot and remake any failed PCR, ligations, restriction digests, and/or transformations.
- Review sequencing data for troubleshooting and quality control purposes.
- Lead by example and encourage team members to their full potential.
- Perform production protocols according to established company operating procedures and assist with general production support as needed.
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team; meet goals for accuracy, production deadlines and throughput utilizing the company’s proprietary gene-synthesis platform and related tools.
- The ideal candidate is self-motivated, possesses outstanding organizational skills, and the demonstrated ability to perform as an effective team member.
- He/she will have a strong background in molecular biology with hands-on knowledge of the uses and properties of DNA and enzymes, PCR and thermocyclers, gel electrophoresis, photo documentation, and sequence review.
- Experience utilizing and manipulating data via databases is preferred.
- Good computer skills, precise attention to detail, record keeping, and adherence to protocols is required.
- Experience with liquid handling robots or complex laboratory equipment are highly desirable.
Schedule:
- This 8 hr position will require weekend work: Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- 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
