Lab Technician (NGS instrument operations)
Company: Psomagen Inc
Location: Rockville
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionClinical Lab Technician (NGS instrument operation
team)About the jobWe are looking for a meticulous clinical
laboratory lab technician to join our team at our NGS
(next-generation sequencing) lab team. An ideal candidate will be
able to perform laboratory tests, experimental procedures and
effectively monitor lab inventory supplies as well as equipment.
This position will be based in the Psomagen office in Rockville,
Maryland (on-site).Responsibilities
- Operating a computer-based laboratory system, recording data,
and performing laboratory tests. Experimental procedures include:
molecular biology techniques such as isolation of DNA/RNA ,
Quantification, NGS library construction, qPCR and operating
sequencers. Duties involve much micro pipetting and meticulous
measuring.
- Preparing solution, reagents, and stains following standard
laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Monitoring equipment performance and maintenance schedules. May
perform routine repair or replacement of standard parts.
- Monitoring inventory levels and orders material and supplies in
accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Able to be a conduit between the company and the customers to
bring back feedback to more effectively address customer
needsRequirements / Preferences
- Bachelor's degree required. Biology majors or relevant major
are preferred.
- Organized and keen attention to details
- Experience with Next Generation Sequencing technology (Illumina
platforms)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to multi-task and meet timelines
- Bilingual in English and Korean preferredBenefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Monthly insurance
premium is covered 100% by the employer)
- 401(k) Plan + company match
- Cashable/Non-cashable time-off vacation
- Long-term employment cashable vacation
- 2-hour off for an annual check-up
- Money Gifts for congratulatory/condolences
- Wellness programs and self-improvement allowances
- Lunch allowance and drinkware reimbursement
- Mask compensation Company Overview Psomagen, Inc., founded in
2004 in Rockville, MD, is at the forefront of genetic and genomic
testing. The company offers cutting-edge genomic services through
next-generation and Sanger sequencing with data analysis services
for applications in basic research and clinic diagnostics. The
service laboratory has been certified under the Clinical Laboratory
Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and accredited by the College of
American Pathologists (CAP), which demonstrates the highest level
of quality and safety in the market.Listed on the KOSDAQ in July
2020, the company is rapidly expanding its business from B2B to B2C
and from Research to Clinical markets. The company has broadened
the capabilities in the healthcare space such as at-home kits for
analysis of genetic traits and microbiome profiles. With
CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories, the company is
looking to further expand service offerings in the clinical
laboratory diagnostics market such as a laboratory-developed test
(LDT) for COVID-19.
Keywords: Psomagen Inc, Rockville , Lab Technician (NGS instrument operations), Professions , Rockville, Maryland
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