What are the responsibilities and job description for the Molecular Technologist I-II Plasmid position at Eurofins?
Company Description
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.
Core Responsibility:
Responsible for all activities related to plasmid preparation, including colony picking, culturing, plasmid DNA preps, DNA sequencing, bacterial transformation, media preparation, and labware cleaning.
Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities but are not limited to:
- Work within the Plasmid team and routinely perform mini, midi, maxi, and giga preps in a high-throughput setting.
- Transforming, picking and culturing E.coli colonies.
- Prepare glycerol stocks and plasmids for sequencing and quantifying DNA by O.D.
- Identifying and troubleshooting issues that arise during the production process.
- Record all actions in the status log, including the conditions and the concentrations of targets.
- Prepare media and all other required reagents.
- Labware cleaning and autoclaving
- Prepare final products for shipping
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team, meet goals for accuracy, production deadlines and throughput utilizing the company’s proprietary gene-synthesis platform.
- Execute production protocols in accordance with established company procedures under the ISO 13485 standard. Maintain clear communication, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
- Stock laboratory with supplies in addition to cleaning and decontaminating laboratory instruments and work area daily
- Perform any additional duties as directed by Lab management
Reporting Relationship:
- Reports to Gene Assembly Manager/ Production Manager
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor Degree in Life Science.
- 1 years lab experience related to biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or chemistry.
- The ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work effectively as part of a team. They should have a basic understanding of molecular biology.
- Familiarity with basic spreadsheet use, along with precise attention to detail, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to protocols, is required.
- Work experience in a high-throughput laboratory, sequencing group, or genome center is a plus.
Additional Information
This is a full-time position that includes weekend work based on scheduling needs. Shifts may be Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Louisville, KY 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
Eurofins USA Genomic Services is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
