The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Molecular and Cellular Biologist for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Groton, CT. Details for the position are as follows:
**100% ONSITE: Monday-Friday Day Shift**
Job Description:
**100% ONSITE: Monday-Friday Day Shift**
Job Description:
- Overview:
- We are seeking a Lab Scientist for a state of Connecticut regulated (CLIA) clinical laboratory
- The position is to support nucleic acid extraction and analysis from clinical and research samples
- Responsibilities will include biofluid and tissue sample management, sample extraction on both manual and robotic systems, sample tracking, quality control, quantification, and analysis
- Primary Responsibilities:
- Support the isolation, quantification, and analysis of nucleic acids from human biospecimen samples
- Manage biofluid and tissue biospecimen registration, Inventory, and destruction
- Demonstrate good documentation practices and attention to detail related to the above
- Demonstrate good oral and interpersonal communication with cross-functional partners and laboratory colleagues
- Follow established Standard Operating Procedures
- Work independently and in a team environment in multiple settings including office and open space
- BS or MS
- 3+ years strong molecular biology research (human genomic research preferred)
- Strong molecular skillset (i.e., PCR, qPCR, ddPCR, RT-PCR, western blot, etc.)
- Nucleic acid extraction (RNA or DNA) from biofluids or tissue samples
- Strong DNA and RNA expression
- NGS experience
- Any kind of genotyping / somatic alteration / mutation analysis is nice to have