Major job functions for this position include the following.
1) Project Management - 60%
?Execute and track projects using the UMGCâ™s FileMaker Pro database
?Contribute to the planning/design of experiments and help researchers initiate projects supporting multiple research programs simultaneously.
?Generate quotes and invoice for completed projects.
?Keep detailed records of experiments.
?Track status for multiple projects to meet deadlines.
?Coordinate experiments with other staff members.
?Assist Operations manager with general laboratory management/maintenance.
2) Laboratory experiments - 30%
?Perform multiple complex scientific procedures effectively, efficiently, and independently.
?Meet project specifications on time.
?Track multiple concurrent projects.
?Maintain a required high level of cleanliness and refined processing technique to ensure samples are not contaminated.
?Carry out laboratory experiments under the direction of UMGC scientists.
?Troubleshoot experiments.
?Operate all related specialized instrumentation and technologies, i.e. liquid handling robots, data acquisition instruments.
?Maintain instrumentation per manufacture protocols.
?Work collaboratively with other staff and researchers.
3) Data Collection and Analysis - 10%
?Collect and analyze data using custom or vendor software.
?Evaluate and clearly communicate experimental results.
?Ability to accurately enter, interpret and analyze data using Excel spreadsheets.
?Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
?Assist with data mining and meta data for improving and tracking UMGC services and processes.
4) Job code 8352R3 information
?Position/working title: Operations Lead
?Unit and location where duties will be performed: Genomics off campus in Oakdale, MN at our 4Front location
?Length of probationary period: 12 months
?Percent time of appointment: 100%
?Term and type of appointment: Continuing.
40-hour work week will be arranged ahead of time which may include nights and weekends. Profile Two - Regularly Remote Time spent working remotely is consistently less than 50% time. Dedicated work space to be provided.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Required (Minimum) Qualifications: Position requires BS/BA, and 2 years of related experience in experimental design, troubleshooting and wet lab workflows or equivalent combination of education and work experience equal to six (6) years.
?Expert background in molecular bench techniques (library prep, PCR and target enrichment) including two or more years of experience using Illumina NGS and 10X Genomics platforms.
?Constructing Illumina libraries for NGS and single-cell sequencing libraries.
?Demonstrated ability to work and think independently.
?Ability to reliably execute long experimental protocols, think through every detail beforehand, and move cautiously with precious samples.
?Ability to work in a HIPAA environment.
?Ability to source/propose new protocols/ideas by reading/distilling scientific literature.
?Adherence to all laboratory and regulatory safety guidelines.
?Excellent at explaining technical concepts clearly and have an open communication style
?Experience using FMPro database.
Preferred Qualifications: (Selection Criteria)
?Experience in a CLIA or CAP regulated molecular biology or genomics lab.
?Other sequencing manufacturer library prep techniques (PacBio, Oxford Nanopore, MGI etc).
?NGS Bioinformatics, targeted sequencing analysis.
?Flexibility in changing job duties.
?Enthusiastic about rapidly and creatively experimenting, learning, and improving. About University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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