Job ID: 3547BR
Job date: 2017-12-07
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Company : Rochester Institute of Technology Country : Role : Technician
Job date: 2017-12-07
End Date:
Company : Rochester Institute of Technology Country : Role : Technician
Job Description:
This Genomics Technician will provide technical assistance to NGS affiliated GSoLS faculty, staff and students and external faculty in support of research and scholarship and in laboratory course instruction. The position responsibilities include:
Additional Info:
The Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences (GSoLS) recently acquired an Illumina MiSeq Next Generation Sequencing System (NGS). This system will improve in-house capacity for research and enhance our instruction capabilities in our Biotechnology and Molecular Bioscience, Biology, Bioinformatics and Environmental Sciences academic programs. How To Apply: In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number. Additional Details: The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to your application for employment at RIT, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
This Genomics Technician will provide technical assistance to NGS affiliated GSoLS faculty, staff and students and external faculty in support of research and scholarship and in laboratory course instruction. The position responsibilities include:
- Performing pre- and post-sequencing analyses using the MiSeq NGS systems from quality control to data acquisition).
- Maintain the NGS system and related equipment and act as the primary responsible party for troubleshooting issues in order to provide advice to faculty/students to support research/teaching activities.
- Maintaining accurate documentation of all laboratory activities, including supply inventories.
- Implement new methodologies and services to support the MiSeq NGS.
- Have a mastery of molecular biology techniques pertaining to genomics-based technologies.
- Efficiently manage internal and external projects.
- Maintain a highly professional demeanor and collegiality with faculty/staff/students.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students is desired
- Bachelor’s degree (Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics or related field) with a minimum of 3 years of professional laboratory experience in the area of genomics.
- Required Minimum Education Level: Bachelors or Equivalent Experience, BS
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The Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences (GSoLS) recently acquired an Illumina MiSeq Next Generation Sequencing System (NGS). This system will improve in-house capacity for research and enhance our instruction capabilities in our Biotechnology and Molecular Bioscience, Biology, Bioinformatics and Environmental Sciences academic programs. How To Apply: In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number. Additional Details: The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to your application for employment at RIT, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]