Researcher Entry

Position Type

Contract

Job Description

Job Title: Researcher (Entry)

Location: Chesterfield, MO - LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY.

Zip Code: 63017

Job Type: Contract

Start Date: Right Away

Keywords: #Researcherjobs; #Chesterfieldjob

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $27.1 - $27.45/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Job Description:

• This position is in the Precision Genomics Targeted Library Creation team.
• The candidates will be working collaboratively with a large production team of FTE"s and contractors to deliver daily and weekly genotyping targets under tight deadlines.
• Responsibilities include a variety of manual and automated tasks in the setup laboratories, as well as seed handling, checking in projects, and LIMS management.

Targeted Library Creation Team:

• The candidate will primarily be responsible for sample prep, manual DNA extraction (scooping and grinding), and Infinium prep for the HD Lab as well as seed and leaf check-in - all activities support our high-density genotyping platform. Responsibilities also include activities related to shipping & receiving, supply inventory management, and seed storage compliance.

Desired skills for the ideal candidate:

1. Demonstrate reliability: This is a business-critical position to keep our lab running 7 days a week across multiple shifts. The candidate must be a reliable presence on this shift.

2. High Throughput/production/sample management: Our labs process millions of samples per year with fast turn-around times. Any experience handling a large number of samples daily (lab, etc.), or in a fast-paced environment (retail, food service, etc.) is a plus. Experience with LIMS or automation is a plus.

3. Automation/mechanical aptitude: The candidate must be comfortable running and troubleshooting automation independently with little guidance on this shift. Biologists with engineering/technical/mechanical aptitudes are encouraged to apply.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.'

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