NGS Specialist

Job Title: NGS Specialist

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46202

Contract :12+ Months

Onsite

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in biological science.
• NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) experience using an Illumina Instrument or a PacBIO instrument.
• 2 years of high complexity laboratory experience as testing personnel, w/exp. providing oversight of daily performance of high complex testing
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of microbiology and related sub- specialties;
• Specialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply them when seeking solutions to public health lab.
• Specialized knowledge of/ability to use a full range of standard technical equip., complex scientific apparatus, and automated techniques of analysis
• Extensive knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles;
• Aware of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the program area (i.e. CLIA);
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing and maintain productive working relationships;
• Ability to satisfactorily participate in proficiency testing programs;
• Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports.

Complete Description:

• Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• Incumbent will have in-depth knowledge and ability in the areas of molecular biology and is able to perform laboratory-related assays or the ability to learn these techniques upon successful completion of proficiency testing. Representative duties include:
• Extraction of nucleic acids from specimens, isolates, and samples via a variety of manual and automated methods;
• Utilize molecular techniques such as, but not limited to, PCR, MALDI-TOF, and NGS;
• Participate in the evaluation, development, validation, and implementation of new testing methods used in clinical/reference laboratory work, as well as, preparation of validation documents and SOPs;
• Provide technical oversight of the daily performance of high complexity testing; strictly following the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of test results;
• Maintain laboratory record system of submitted samples and specimens and their possible referral;
• Evaluate, interpret, validate laboratory results, and report findings;
• Conduct quality control checks on laboratory methods, materials, and equipment;
• Document all quality control activities, instrument calibrations, and maintenance performed;
• Participate in evaluation of new products used in clinical/reference laboratory work;
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