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OpGen Careers: Job Posting
LABORATORY ASSOCIATE I
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Job Code: LAI
Position Summary
As a member of our team, the Laboratory Associate will perform a variety of sample preparation and analysis procedures to produce whole genome physical maps from a wide range of bacteria. The Laboratory Associate will regularly perform data analysis for map assembly and initial quality testing using a wide range of Bioinformatics tools. The Laboratory Associate is expected to follow validated experimental procedures with occasional direct supervision from a group leader.
Primary Job Functions
• Prepare samples and perform tasks according to Company SOPs and cGMP guidelines.
• Perform high molecular weight DNA extraction from bacterial cells using microbiology and molecular biology methods.
• Maintain a laboratory notebook and complete all documentation according to Company SOPs.
• Communicate effectively and follow detailed written and verbal instruction.
• Cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment and work.
• Manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame.
• Perform work assignments accurately, timely and in a safe manner.
• Review and compile results from laboratory procedures.
• Effectively communicate project status to production leader.
Education/Skills/Attributes Required
• BS in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry or related discipline.
• Up to 2 years laboratory experience. Previous experience in a cGMP laboratory strongly desired.
• Ability to employ a broad range of skills including microbiology, molecular biology and/or bioinformatics.
• Flexibility to occasionally work varied hours.
• Ability to successfully interact with co-workers, vendors and customers.
• Knowledge of and ability to work in a chemical lab environment, which will require working with skin irritants, lung irritants, electrical equipment, sharp instruments, toxic materials, and hazardous waste. (Safety procedures will be followed to limit exposure.)
• Lifting/carrying objects of 5-15 lbs. on a weekly basis.
• Lifting/carrying objects of 16-50+ lbs. intermittently.
• Occasional kneeling and pushing/pulling of items.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to jobs@opgen.com indicating JOB CODE: LAI in the subject heading. OpGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.