Scientist I Sequencing

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Job date: 2018-06-07
End Date: 2018-08-06

Company : Roche 

Country : United States 

Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
The candidate will contribute to the optimization and development of sample preparation protocols that enable sequencing-based assays in a wide variety of applications. The candidate must be self-motivated, but also be able to work well in a team and with multiple lab groups. Participates in activities such as genomic DNA isolation, library construction, PCR amplification, and other standard molecular Biology/Molecular Biology techniques. Will perform sequencing on our Avenio Nanopore sequencing platform. Will analyze sequencing data and prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses. Strong applicants will also have experience using equipment such as an Agilent Bioanalyzer, TapeStation, Qubit, Nanodrop and various automated workstations and liquid handlers. Competencies in bioinformatics or basic programming languages such as Python a plus.

Job Requirements:

  • B.S. degree or higher in the physical sciences preferred
  • Previous laboratory experience required
  • A general understanding of enzyme and protein channel function required
  • Previous experience with prototype instruments or single molecule systems desirable
  • Some computer scripting skills required (Python preferred)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in teams and across scientific disciplines is essential.
  • The candidate should be passionate, self-motivated, and possess a strong desire to acquire on-the-job training
Qualifications:
  • Become an expert on the operation of the Roche Single Molecule Sequencing Platform
  • Perform a variety of sequencing and sequencing related experiments on a daily basis, help analyze and interpret the data
  • General support of diverse research and development activities.
  • Perform all work using best laboratory practices and maintain a well-organized and concise record of work performed and progress made


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Additional Info:
At Roche, 94,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.

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Who we are:

At Roche, 94,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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