Laboratory Technician

Job Title : Laboratory Technician

Location : Chesterfield, MO, 63017 

Duration : 6 Months (Potential to extend the duration/Convert to FTE)  

Job Type : Contract     

Work Type :  Onsite 

Job Description:  

This position is in Precision Genomics’ St. Louis Production Sample Processing lab. The candidate will be working collaboratively with a large production team of Full Time Employees (FTE’s) and contractors to deliver daily and weekly genotyping targets under tight deadlines.  

The candidate will primarily be responsible for operating manual and automated lab processes in a PCR lab.  

The role may also include additional various tasks in sample prep, PCR, general lab stocking and supply upkeep. 

Desired skills for the ideal candidate: 

Demonstrate reliability: This is a business-critical position to keep our lab running 7 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. 

High Throughput/production/sample management:  

Our lab processes 2+ million 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 is a plus. 

Automation/mechanical aptitude:  

The candidate must be comfortable running and troubleshooting automation independently with little guidance on this shift. Biologists with engineering/technical aptitudes are encouraged to apply.