Genomics Scientist, Next Generation Sequencing

Job description

Job Description

The ASI Genomics group at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) in Cambridge is recruiting for an independent bench scientist to join a genomics technologies laboratory focusing on next generation sequencing. The Cambridge laboratory is a part of a global genomics team that has the laboratory of a similar size in Basel, Switzerland. Genomics global team is one of platform groups within Multi Technologies Department with a mission to impact projects across different disease areas.

The successful candidate will:
 Support diverse research projects across Novartis disease areas using next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies
 Run several projects simultaneously with minimal manager supervision
 Build standard sequencing libraries using commercial reagents
 Participate in the development of new NGS applications, technologies
 Operate robotic sample preparation and sequencing instruments
 Meticulously document work in an electronic lab book
 Be comfortable with the daily use of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Posting Title

Genomics Scientist, Next Generation Sequencing

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

 MSc, BSc degree in Molecular Biology or equivalent professional experience
 Proficiency in standard laboratory techniques such as: PCR; molecular cloning; and gene expression methodologies
 Excellent laboratory and organizational skills
 Advanced literacy in Excel
 Proven ability to work both independently and cooperatively
 Good language skills in English

Additional desirable skills:
 Hands-on experience with NGS protocols, Illumina and/or PacBio technologies
 Experience with single cell protocols
 Experience with cell culture techniques
 Experience with a LIMS
Job Type

Full Time
Country

USA
Work Location

Cambridge, MA
Functional Area

Research & Development
Division

NIBR
Business Unit

Biotherapeutic and Analytical Technologies - NIBR
Employment Type

Regular
Company/Legal Entity

NIBRI
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