ATC
NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) Specialist
Onsite role at Indianapolis, IN
1 year contract with multi-year extensions
Job Description: This position is part of the Indiana Department of Health Laboratory, Advanced Molecular Detection Division. Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and performing the full range of molecular biological examinations and analyses, recording, interpreting, and result reporting of tests on specimens which may include human body fluids, tissues (human and animal), isolates from clinical specimens, and environmental samples to the submitting physician, clinic, hospital, or public health agency. Incumbent is also responsible for the development, validation, and implementation of new molecular tests, preparation of validation documents and SOPs, and troubleshooting of the existing molecular tests. Special emphasis for this position will be around genomic sequencing, maintenance of instrumentation for sequencing, and troubleshooting sequencing assays. Incumbent will have in-depth knowledge and ability in the areas of molecular biology and is able to perform laboratory associated assays or the ability to learn these techniques upon successful completion of proficiency testing.
Roles and Responsibilities: 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; Perform all related work as required
Requirements: BA/BS in biological science. -
Required NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) experience using an Illumina Instrument or a PacBIO instrument. -
Required 1 Years Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of microbiology and related sub- specialties; -
Required Specialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply them when seeking solutions to public health lab. -
Required Specialized knowledge of/ability to use a full range of standard technical equip., complex scientific apparatus, and automated techniques of analysis -
Required Extensive knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles; -
Required Aware of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the program area (i.e. CLIA); -
Required Ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing and maintain productive working relationships; -
Required Ability to satisfactorily participate in proficiency testing programs; -
Required Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports. -
Required 2 years of high complexity laboratory experience as testing personnel, w/exp. providing oversight of daily performance of high complex testing -
Highly desired 2 Years
Job Description: This position is part of the Indiana Department of Health Laboratory, Advanced Molecular Detection Division. Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and performing the full range of molecular biological examinations and analyses, recording, interpreting, and result reporting of tests on specimens which may include human body fluids, tissues (human and animal), isolates from clinical specimens, and environmental samples to the submitting physician, clinic, hospital, or public health agency. Incumbent is also responsible for the development, validation, and implementation of new molecular tests, preparation of validation documents and SOPs, and troubleshooting of the existing molecular tests. Special emphasis for this position will be around genomic sequencing, maintenance of instrumentation for sequencing, and troubleshooting sequencing assays. Incumbent will have in-depth knowledge and ability in the areas of molecular biology and is able to perform laboratory associated assays or the ability to learn these techniques upon successful completion of proficiency testing.
Roles and Responsibilities: 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; Perform all related work as required
Requirements: BA/BS in biological science. -
Required NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) experience using an Illumina Instrument or a PacBIO instrument. -
Required 1 Years Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of microbiology and related sub- specialties; -
Required Specialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply them when seeking solutions to public health lab. -
Required Specialized knowledge of/ability to use a full range of standard technical equip., complex scientific apparatus, and automated techniques of analysis -
Required Extensive knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles; -
Required Aware of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the program area (i.e. CLIA); -
Required Ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing and maintain productive working relationships; -
Required Ability to satisfactorily participate in proficiency testing programs; -
Required Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports. -
Required 2 years of high complexity laboratory experience as testing personnel, w/exp. providing oversight of daily performance of high complex testing -
Highly desired 2 Years