SomaLogic
Our mission is to leverage our proprietary technology to create, develop and commercialize innovative life science research tools and breakthrough clinical products that transform healthcare.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an Intern to perform NextGen sequencing (NGS) sample preps and Sequencing to support our SOMAmer® reagent discovery pipeline. In this role, you will work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive research group. The internship will provide opportunities to learn laboratory techniques, molecular assays, as well as organizational and inventory management skills at an established and exciting local biotechnology company. Exceptional organizational and communication skills and an eagerness to learn are essential for this position. This position has the potential to extend beyond full time summer 2022 and transition to a longer-term full or part-time role in the group.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Learn protocols to routinely prepare and run samples on an Illumina Sequencer.
- Process 100’s of nucleic acid samples for NextGen Sequencing within timelines.
- Carefully monitor quality and maintain sample tracking records.
- Utilize custom database, R and MS Excel to carefully process data and track samples
- Design, order and track PCR primers and other reagents using existing systems.
- Coordinate and prioritize work by communicating with manager and multiple research teams.
Skills & Requirements
Qualifications:
Education:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- 3rd or 4th year undergraduate, or recent graduate with applicable major in molecular/Cellular biology, biochemistry, chemical and biological engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Conceptual understanding of molecular biology techniques (NGS knowledge a plus).
- Some practical lab experience with molecular biology techniques including qPCR, PAGE, nucleic acid purification.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to details with physical and electronic tasks
- Experience with programing in python, R or similar for data processing or a sincere interest in learning some programming basics
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Work Environment:
Work is primarily in a typical laboratory environment with personal protective equipment use required and also in a typical office environment on-site at SomaLogic when outside of lab.
COVID Policy:
To protect the health and safety of our employees and reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the workplace, SomaLogic is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID. Employees with a medical or religious reason why they cannot be vaccinated may seek a reasonable accommodation, which SomaLogic will provide unless it would impose an undue hardship on the Company or pose a direct threat to health and safety. Applicants in need of an accommodation from the vaccination requirement must notify their recruiter once the applicant has received a conditional offer of employment, at which point
SomaLogic will confirm the need for an accommodation and, if confirmed, begin the interactive process to determine whether a reasonable accommodation is possible. Applicants should not request an accommodation unless and until they have received a conditional offer of employment.
EEO Statement:
SomaLogic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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