Job Description

Since 1999, Eurofins Genomics Blue Heron(Blue Heron Biotech) has been a pioneer in the gene synthesis industry and has delivered tens of millions of base pairs of perfectly accurate genes to thousands of customers worldwide using its proprietary GeneMaker® multi-technology platform. We are 100% committed to serving our customers with high quality, strict confidentiality standards, and rapid delivery of synthesized genes, Plasmid DNA, and IVTmRNA.

Core Responsibility:

Responsible for all activities related to plasmid preparation, including colony picking, culturing, plasmid DNA preps, DNA sequencing, bacterial transformation, media preparation, and labware cleaning.

Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities but are not limited to:

• Work within the Plasmid team and routinely perform mini, midi, maxi, and giga preps in a high-throughput setting.
• Transforming, picking and culturing E.coli colonies.
• Prepare glycerol stocks and plasmids for sequencing and quantifying DNA by O.D.
• Identifying and troubleshooting issues that arise during the production process.
• Record all actions in the status log, including the conditions and the concentrations of targets.
• Prepare media and all other required reagents.
• Labware cleaning and autoclaving
• Prepare final products for shipping
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team, meet goals for accuracy, production deadlines and throughput utilizing the company’s proprietary gene-synthesis platform.
• Execute production protocols in accordance with established company procedures under the ISO 13485 standard. Maintain clear communication, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
• Stock laboratory with supplies in addition to cleaning and decontaminating laboratory instruments and work area daily
• Perform any additional duties as directed by Lab management

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to Gene Assembly Manager/ Production Manager

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Life Science.
• 1+ years lab experience related to biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or chemistry.
• The ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work effectively as part of a team. They should have a basic understanding of molecular biology.
• Familiarity with basic spreadsheet use, along with precise attention to detail, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to protocols, is required.
• Work experience in a high-throughput laboratory, sequencing group, or genome center is a plus.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position that includes weekend work based on scheduling needs. Shifts may be Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Louisville, KY are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Genomic Services is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.