DNA Sequencing Technician – Oxford Nanopore

Louisville, KY, US

In-personFull time roleEarly Career

About 2 months ago

About the Job

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our team and assist in DNA sequencing using Oxford Nanopore Technologies. The ideal candidate will have a background in molecular biology and laboratory techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform DNA extraction, purification, and preparation for sequencing experiments.
Operate and maintain Oxford Nanopore sequencers.
Prepare sequencing libraries using Oxford Nanopore protocols, ensuring quality and accuracy.
Troubleshoot and optimize sequencing runs for improved data quality and throughput.
Analyze sequencing data for quality control, including base calling, alignment, and data visualization.
Perform routine maintenance and calibration of sequencing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Collaborate across teams to provide technical support and ensure project timelines are met.
Maintain accurate records of all laboratory activities, including experimental protocols, results, and quality control measures.
Adhere to all safety, regulatory, and quality assurance standards in the lab.
Stay up-to-date with advancements in DNA sequencing technologies and methods.

About the Company

Eurofins

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

5000 +

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and the environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. Since 1987, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to ca. 62,000 staff across a network of independent companies in 62 countries, operating over 900 laboratories. Performing over 450 million tests every year, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. Ever since its IPO on the French stock exchange in 1997, Eurofins has been one of the fastest growing listed European companies.