Scientist - III (Senior)

The Fountain Group; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Scientist - III (Senior) in West Point, PA to lead end-to-end omics data generation using high-throughput automation. The role involves executing automated DNA and RNA workflows, running PCR, and supporting genomics pipelines on Illumina platforms.

As part of the team, you'll program and troubleshoot liquid-handling systems, maintain rigorous notebooks and data records, and contribute to method development and transfer while ensuring quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 8+ years, Master's with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years in Science/Engineering or related field.
• Experience with DNA/RNA handling and automated PCR workflows.
• Experience with liquid-handling automation platforms.
• Experience with NGS workflows using Illumina.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end generation of omics data using high-throughput laboratory automation.
• Execute automated DNA and RNA workflows, including PCR reactions and sample processing.
• Operate, program, and troubleshoot automated liquid-handling platforms to support genomics workflows.
• Perform wet chemistry procedures, including pipetting, buffer preparation, filtration, dilution, and stoichiometric calculations.
• Support Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows using Illumina platforms.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, chemical inventories, experimental records, and data management documentation.

Skills

DNA and RNA handling

Automated PCR workflows

Liquid-handling automation

Liquid handler programming

NGS Illumina workflows

Wet chemistry techniques

Buffer preparation and stoichiometry

Laboratory documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience / Master's with 6+ / PhD with 4+

Tools

Tecan

Hamilton

Job description

Job Title: Scientist - III (Senior)

Location: West Point, PA

Pay Rate: $72.62/hr.

Duration: 1 Year

• Perform end-to-end generation of omics data using high-throughput laboratory automation.
• Execute automated DNA and RNA workflows, including PCR reactions and sample processing.
• Operate, program, and troubleshoot automated liquid-handling platforms to support genomics workflows.
• Perform wet chemistry procedures, including pipetting, buffer preparation, filtration, dilution, and stoichiometric calculations.
• Support Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows using Illumina platforms.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, chemical inventories, experimental records, and data management documentation.

Job Description

• Perform end-to-end generation of omics data using high-throughput laboratory automation.
• Execute automated DNA and RNA workflows, including PCR reactions and sample processing.
• Operate, program, and troubleshoot automated liquid-handling platforms to support genomics workflows.
• Perform wet chemistry procedures, including pipetting, buffer preparation, filtration, dilution, and stoichiometric calculations.
• Support Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows using Illumina platforms.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, chemical inventories, experimental records, and data management documentation.

Education

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of industry experience, Master's degree with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years in Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Required Skills

• DNA and RNA handling and processing
• Automated PCR workflows
• Liquid-handling automation: Tecan, Hamilton
• Liquid handler programming, operation, and troubleshooting
• Next Generation Sequencing (NGS): Illumina
• Wet chemistry and laboratory techniques
• Buffer preparation, filtration, dilution, and stoichiometry
• Laboratory documentation and data management

Preferred Skills

• Analytical instrumentation: Plate readers, thermocyclers
• High-throughput microscopy
• Flow cytometry
• Laboratory operations and industry laboratory experience
• Experimental and equipment troubleshooting
• Method development and method transfer