What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist (NGS/RNAseq/Olink/Illumina Sequencing) position at Systems Ally?
Scientist I
Length of assignment: 6 months to start
Onsite - Lake County
What are the top 3-5 skills / experience required for this position:
- Next-gen sequencing
- RNAseq
- Olink proteomics
- Excellent communication
We are now recruiting for a Scientist 1to join our Genomic Technologies Team in the Genomics Research Center.
- 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Technical Skills and Experience:
- 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
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $33.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Commuter assistance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- NGS library preparation: 3 years (Preferred)
- performing NGS on the Illumina sequencing platform: 3 years (Preferred)
- performing Olink processing: 3 years (Preferred)
- using liquid handlers: 3 years (Preferred)
- RNAseq: 1 year (Preferred)
- Olink proteomics: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- North Chicago, IL 60064 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33 - $35
