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NGS Sample and Library Prep Technician

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University of Massachusetts Lowell
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UMass Lowell

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NGS Sample and Library Prep TechnicianJob no: 502918
Position type: Staff Part Time
Benefit Status: Non-Benefited – Non-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Core Research Facilities
Salary: $22-$25/hour
Applications Open: Sep 20 2019
Applications Close:

General Summary of Position:

Organizing and taking inventory of lab supplies, unboxing and storing of lab supplies, instrument maintenance (generally running wash procedures or automated calibrations), and especially NGS sample preparation, QC, and Illumina NextSeq500 instrument operation.

Additionally, the ideal candidate may be asked to participate in guided, original research for the optimization of Next Generation DNA Sequencing workflows at the NGS lab such as incubation optimization research, product comparisons and shelf-life/expiration research for various reagent kits in the lab.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

  • B.Sc. in a relevant field and 1 year of applicable work experience OR a thesis-based M.Sc. with research in a relevant area
  • The candidate should have extensive experience with micro-pipettors from 1 ul – 1000 ul volumes.
  • The candidate will share lab space in proximity to users from outside companies so the candidate will need to conduct themselves in a professional and discreet manor to reflect positively on the University and Core Facilities.
  • The candidate will also need to be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Additional Considerations:

Time commitment: 20 to 25 hours per week (5 hours per day), prefer 9am-2pm, prefer Monday-Thursday but schedule can be flexible if needed. Possibility of extending this position based on growth and workload in the lab.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with multiple library preparation procedures (KAPA, Illumina, Lexogen etc.)
  • Experience handling sensitive DNA and RNA samples
  • Experience using an Agilent Bioanalyzer, Qubit Fluorometer, and qPCR for DNA quantitation
  • Experience working independently on an original research project
  • An understanding of Bioinformatics tools to analyze genomic data is a plus (Illumina BaseSpace, Galaxy, NCBI)
  • An understanding of PERL, R, or Python are also a plus

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is a temporary, part-time, non-benefited, non-unit position. 20 to 25 hours per week (5 hours per day), prefer 9am-2pm, prefer Monday-Thursday but schedule can be flexible if needed.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants are received.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.

Organization

Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell

Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack.

Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.

This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.

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