Sequencing Research Assistant Jobs in Oklahoma

Perform advanced assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of biological and chemical principles

Experience in a molecular biology laboratory preferred.

Experience with Sanger sequencing and/or Next Generation sequencing preferred

The essential requirements of the job include:

Act as primary analyst for routine and non-routine sequencing projects, including reaction preparation, analysis, and reporting

Support readiness of the sequencing lab through equipment maintenance, buffer preparation, materials planning and requests

Support other groups or as designated by Management team by providing insights and performing investigatory studies

Manage the lifecycle of each procedure by monitoring performance characteristics

Identify new techniques and instrumentation to expand internal capabilities. Prepare justification for new lab equipment.

M.S. in molecular biology, biochemistry, or microbiology or related field is required. Education in computational biology or bioinformatics is preferred.

Perform NGS testing, including library preparation, data analysis, result reporting

Provide training to Analysts for newly developed methods

Perform data entry and peer review for accuracy in accordance with laboratory procedures.

Knowledge of basic laboratory practices required and QC testing methods preferred.

Experience with Sanger sequencing method preferred.

The essential requirements of the job include:

Independently perform sequencing assay according to established standard operating procedures, including primer design, plate set-up, and sequencing result analysis

Use Codon Code Aligner, Snap Gene, and Primer Premier software to complete daily tasks