Genetics Laboratory Technician

3 days ago

Columbia, South Carolina, United States IDEXX Full time

As a Genetics Laboratory Technician at IDEXX BioAnalytics, you will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. In this role, you will perform molecular laboratory testing that helps serve professionals in the biomedical and life science fields across the globe. You will join a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork and quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits.

IDEXX BioAnalytics, Inc., a division of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a leader in diagnostic testing for both the biomedical and life science market. The laboratory is based in Columbia, Missouri and employs approximately 60 people.

In This Role:

  • You will be using different PCR techniques, capillary electrophoresis machines and other laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses and tests that allow us to generate profiles of cell lines for authentication purposes in support of the scientific community
  • You will be performing diagnostic tests on cell lines, tissue samples and possible blood samples that we receive in our lab
  • You will be responsible for setting up and running lab tests and reading and releasing results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
  • You can expect to specialize in Genetics; testing of cell lines to create a STR (short tandem repeat) profile used to authenticate a cell line, perform Genetics Contamination Quality Control on rodent colonies and read sequencing reactions on unique cell lines

What You'll Need To Succeed:

  • Nucleic acids extractions from several specimens' types.
  • Micro-pipetting skills.
  • Ability to set up high-throughput molecular reactions, specifically PCR (Polymerase Chain reaction).
  • General science background, including genetics is helpful.
  • 4 - year degree in a Science-related field is preferred
  • You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues
  • You are looking forward to working in a team
  • You concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely
  • You have a great sense of team spirit and responsibility
  • Able to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a lab – standing and sitting for extended periods of time, phone & computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50lb, and specific vision ability – close, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
  • This is a laboratory, so there is potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals

What You Can Expect From Us:

  • Hourly rates targeting: $19.60-$23.87 based on experience.
  • On the job training and career advancement opportunities
  • Opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world
  • Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration
  • Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One
  • 5% matching 401k
  • On the job training and career advancement opportunities (experience NOT required)
  • Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more
  • Opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world

Schedule:

  • The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.
  • The shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs.
  • Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Why IDEXX?
We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let's pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

This Genetics Laboratory Technician position will be based out of our Columbia, Missouri location.


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