What are the responsibilities and job description for the Researcher - STL Detection position at TekWissen ®?
Job Title: Researcher - STL Detection
Location: Chesterfield, MO 63017
Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: Monday – Friday 2nd Shift (1pm – 9pm)
Payrate:$ 30.00 - 30.00/hr.
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor; Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, headquartered in Leverkusen, and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds and biotechnology products.
Job Description:
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Taqman PCR Lab:
The candidate will primarily be responsible for manual/semi-automated PCR setup. This workflow supports the biotech and trait pipelines. Responsibilities also include activities related to preventative and autonomous maintenance and lab health activities. The candidate may also have the opportunity to cross-train in our Library Creation space that helps support Client’s accelerated breeding program.
Desired skills for the ideal candidate:
1. Demonstrate reliability: This is a business-critical position to keep our lab running 5 days a week across multiple shifts. The candidate must be a reliable presence on this shift. Position may require flexible or off shift hours during peak times.
2. High Throughput/production/sample management: Our labs process millions of samples per year with fast turn-around times. Any experience handling a large number of samples daily (lab, etc.), or in a fast-paced environment (retail, food service, etc.) is a plus. Experience with LIMS or automation is a plus.
3. Automation/mechanical aptitude: The candidate must be comfortable running and troubleshooting automation independently. Biologists with engineering/technical/mechanical aptitudes are encouraged to apply.
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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