Genetics Support Scientist

  • Full-time

Company Description

Consider joining Lancaster Laboratories where people are the most important element in our chemistry.  Celebrating 50 years of service, Lancaster Laboratories is a leading contract lab providing testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide.

Job Description

  • Perform high-throughput phenotyping in an organized and timely manner
  • Perform Cell Culture of Primary Cells and complete various Cell Based Assays independently
  • Perform high-throughput sample testing in an organized and timely manner
  • Maintain excellent aseptic technique and ensure sterility/quality of cell culture and assay outcomes
  • Work safely within BSL-2 laboratory environment
  • Maintain electronic laboratory notebooks, prepare precise technical report summaries, any necessary analysis and maintain appropriate documentation

Basic Laboratory management, multitasking, and experimental troubleshooting

Qualifications

  • Educational background:  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in scientific discipline with emphasis in genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related disciplines with 1-3 years of hands on experience
  • Training and experience with Cell Culture (Primary Cells, Mammalian Cell Culture, maintaining cell lines, etc)
  • Working knowledge of and/or skills in cell biology/genetics field (pipetting, aseptic technique, preparing media, cell based assay work, nucleic acid isolation, library prep, cytokinetic assay, etc)
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Comfort working within a fast-paced lab environment
  • Ability to perform basic dilution and stoichiometric calculations
  • Ability to work independently with ambiguity and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude

Attention to detail and good oral and written communication skills required

Additional Information

Position is full-time, on-site Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Kalamazoo, MI are encouraged to apply.

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  • Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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