The opportunity
This is a six-month contract role located in San Carlos with the potential to extend or convert to full-time based on performance and business needs.
What you'll do
Normalize plasma samples.
Extract nucleic acids from whole blood, plasma, tissue blocks using automated and manual extraction methods
Perform library preparation for nextgen sequencing using automated and manual methods
Determine quantity and/or quality of nucleic acids using Quant-IT, Qubit, Nanodrop, BioAnalyzer, and qPCR
Load libraries onto next generation sequencing platforms ( NovaSeq, iSeq,, Miseq, etc)
Interpret data and determine appropriate next steps per outlined requirements
What they're looking for
- Perform routine laboratory equipment maintenance as defined in standard operating procedures
- Recognize equipment and instrument malfunctions and escalate to R&D equipment: support team and relevant team members
- Track sample inventory and status using Laboratory Information Management Software or Google Sheets
- Maintain accurate records of lab work using a variety of softwares including: Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and internal databases
