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SUMMARY
The Infectious Disease Laboratory Branch (IDLB) is currently seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Assistant to join the Genomics Center group. In this role, the candidate will assist colleagues in executing Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows that support the surveillance, diagnostics, and research efforts of the California Department of Public Health.
The successful candidate will perform important laboratory duties such as specimen accessioning, inventory monitoring, and processing; performing quality control checks on equipment; preparing media and reagents; equipment to assist with quality control; and record keeping. The Laboratory Assistant will assist with the NGS workflows in the Genomics Center group including library preparation, targeted enrichment, and DNA sequencing. Maintaining an organized, neat, and clean work environment, working well in a team environment, and being organized and detail-oriented are essential.
The Laboratory Assistant will also assist with the overall lab work aiding other research staff and work closely with members to accomplish the goals of the Genomics Center. The position is in Richmond, CA.
Must submit a resume with the application.
The hourly range for this position is $22.00 per hour to $33.00 per hour depending on experience/qualifications.
Must be able to work flexible hours that may include weekends and holidays.
If hired for this position, applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the start date; or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying the applicant for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation). The applicant will need to have the qualifying exemption.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
Certificates/Licenses/Clearances
Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
KEY
WORK ENVIRONMENT
General office and laboratory setting, indoors, temperature controlled
EEOC STATEMENT
It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.
Full Time
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
$59k-80k (estimate)
02/07/2023
12/04/2023
helunahealth.org
BASSETT, CA
1,000 - 3,000
1968
Private
BLAIN CUTLER
$50M - $200M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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