Clinical Lab Technician

Insight Global; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a lab technician in Livingston, NJ to join a genomics team. The ideal candidate has at least one year of lab experience (academic or industry) and will log and track patient samples for carrier screening and single-gene tests, and prepare DNA for testing.

You will work on a team of about 10 technicians, coordinating with colleagues and documenting results. The shift is Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Qualifications

• At least one year of lab experience (academic or industry).
• Experience working on a genomics team of ~10 technicians and genetic testing.
• Log and track patient samples for carrier screening and single-gene tests; prepare DNA.

Responsibilities

• Log and track patient samples for genomics carrier screening and molecular tests.
• Prepare samples and DNA for testing.
• Document results and coordinate with team members.

Skills

Lab experience

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in biology/genetics

Tools

Sanger sequencing

ABI 3730/3500 genetic analyzer

Job description

• Internship, academic, or working experience in a lab
• Motivated & determined attitude, ability to work and collaborate with a team
• Undergraduate degree in Biology, Micro-Biology, Bio-Chemistry, Genetics or related fields

Plusses:

• Sanger sequencing experience -SNP based assay experience
• Experience working with a 37-30 or 3500 genetic analyzer

Job Description

A client is seeking a lab technician in the Livingston, NJ area. The ideal candidate will have at least one year experience (academic or industry) working in a lab environment. They will be on a team of about 10 other technicians. This team is responsible for genetic testing of gene disorders. This individual will be responsible for logging and tracking patient samples for both genomics carrier screening and molecular lab single gene samples, preparing samples for testing and purifying sample DNA, participating in research projects on alternative molecular approaches of gene testing and gene expression analysis such as Karyomapping, performing SNP based assay, and documenting results. Other tasks include coordination, communication and collaboration with other members of the team. This role will be a Tuesday-Saturday shift, 10:00AM-6:00PM.