DNA Extraction Scientist - Temp, NGS & QC Specialist

MillenniumSoft Inc; Triangle (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MillenniumSoft Inc. seeks a DNA Extraction Scientist for a 12+ month contract in the Research Triangle Park area. You will receive and log microbial samples, perform DNA extraction and QC, and support qPCR, library prep, and NGS workflows, manually or with automation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a life science, 2+ years in a molecular biology lab, and accuracy in documentation in a GLP/LIMS environment. Familiarity with laboratory automation is a plus.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in a life science field is required.
• 2+ years in a molecular biology laboratory.
• Experience with DNA extraction and QC; familiarity with qPCR/NGS is a plus.
• Ability to follow GLP/SOPs and maintain accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• High throughput and manual DNA extraction from bacterial cultures.
• DNA QC.
• Documentation in LIMS/QA systems (GLP environment).
• Adherence to SOPs, including BSL2 procedures.

Skills

DNA extraction

DNA QC

Molecular biology

qPCR

NGS workflows

Laboratory automation

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Troubleshooting

LIMS/QA documentation

Education

B.S./B.A. in Life Sciences

Tools

LIMS

Automation systems

Job description

MillenniumSoft Inc. seeks a DNA Extraction Scientist for a 12+ month contract in the Research Triangle Park area. You will receive and log microbial samples, perform DNA extraction and QC, and support qPCR, library prep, and NGS workflows, manually or with automation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a life science, 2+ years in a molecular biology lab, and accuracy in documentation in a GLP/LIMS environment. Familiarity with laboratory automation is a plus.