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.

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