Company Description

With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany, and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech, and agrigenomics. Our coordinated portfolio of products, services, and expertise supports our purpose of Science for a Safer World and we have embodied our mission by working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatments for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, hard-working organization.

Job Description

The Genomics Process Technician is responsible for delivering all whole-genome, skim, and other sequencing technology projects on time and to quality control (QC) standards. Due to the custom nature of these projects, the Genomics Process Technician is skilled in deciding what approach to take to achieve the client’s project goal and interacts with the client effectively to make these choices.

• In collaboration with the Lab Services Project Management, professionally agree with clients to build a plan for sample processing that meets the demands of the project goal
• Log in samples to LIMS and other IT infrastructure and update databases to keep track of sample processing
• Extract DNA from samples when vital, or ensures the Extraction Team Lead delivers extracted material and performs QC on samples. Notifies client of QC result, where appropriate
• Ensure that DNA is of a size and concentration suitable for library preparation and bring together projects, and use appropriate methods (e.g. shearing, segmentation) to accomplish this
• Build barcoded libraries for WGS or skim, using a variety of methods including end-repair/A-tailing, tagmentation, or other appropriate methods
• Use customized probes to perform Capture-seq from libraries
• Use a deep understanding of the variables that influence the quality of WGS, skim, and Capture-seq library preparation to optimize project approach and outcome
• Optimally coordinate with the Sequencing and Probe coordinator and the Lab Services Project Management to prioritize sample processing and sequencing
• Store client DNA and libraries in an organized and rational manner, such that projects can be easily found and re-processed if vital
• Use IT infrastructure and collaborate authoritatively and efficiently with fellow Genomics Process Technicians to build a plan for systematically processing client projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant life sciences field
• 1 or more years of experience performing next-generation sequencing (NGS) techniques and sample preparation for NGS in a lab environment
• Proven track record working as part of a cross-functional team
• Solid understanding and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years in NGS library prep, preferably in high-throughput labs
• Confirmed experience working with automated equipment
• Evidence of excellent lab technique

Proficiencies & Behaviours:

• Scientific competence that weighs multiple variables and incorporates them into a coherent plan for project completion
• Highly organized and diligent with validated prioritization skills
• Proven critical thinking and analytical skills, able to integrate new data or information sets efficiently into workflow
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfort interacting with a variety of audiences including technical staff, peers, customers, and site management
• Ability to work well in a team environment, possess an ability to adapt to changing environments
• Demonstrated autonomy: the ability to self-start and drive whilst recognizing the appropriate time for team member engagement

Additional Information

Our values

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal opportunities

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental, religion, or belief. Shortlisting, interviewing, and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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