Description:
Who Are We?
Biolog is a leader in microbial identification, phenotypic cell profiling, and metabolic fingerprinting for microbial and mammalian cells. The main office is located in Hayward, CA, the company’s products enable the identification of thousands of species of bacteria, yeast, and fungi as well as characterization of human cells and mitochondria. Our second office is located in Delaware; MIDI Labs, an innovator in microbial identification, currently offers contract laboratory services for microbial identification and enumeration to deliver critical, time-sensitive ID for pharmaceutical, probiotic, food and beverage, and personal care manufacturing operations using sequencing and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Biolog products are available worldwide, either directly from the company or through its extensive network of international distributors.
What Do We Value?
We are passionate about all the ways our technology can impact R&D and industrial applications including microbial characterization and identification, synthetic biology, biomanufacturing, bioprocess development, metabolic and mitochondrial disorders, nutrition, toxicology, and drug discovery.
What is the Job all About?
- QC DNA Analyst
- Newark, DE
- The QC DNA Analyst supports Biolog’s Lab Services division by quality control of Sanger sequencing data, creating identification reports for both DNA sequencing and MALDI-TOF, enumeration services, gram stains, and other reports as needed. The DNA Data Analyst will have a strong microbiology background, knowledge in microbial genetics, and/or data QC experience. The role has some customer-facing responsibilities, with contact through phone and emails regarding sample processing and report interpretation.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation Packages (Base plus commission structure)
- Car Allowance plus mileage
- Annual Bonus Plan
- 100% employee/ 75 % dependent Medical, Dental and Vision premiums are paid for by
the company
- Company provided life insurance plan
- 401k Plan
- Stock Options
Additional Information:
The role is on-site at our Newark, DE location.
Requirements:
Responsibilities:
- Evaluates DNA sequencing sample data, forms identification conclusions, generates and signs/verifies reports
- Evaluates MALDI-TOF sample data, forms identification conclusions, generates and signs/verifies reports
- Assembly of raw Sanger sequence data into consensus sequence data using DNA assembly software
- Performs standard microbiology procedures requiring sample handling
- Follows all Quality System Procedures to analyze samples while adhering to cGxP principles and ISO 17025 regulatory requirements
- Communicates with Customers regarding sample processing and report interpretation; escalates Customer inquiries outside of this scope to management as needed
- Other duties as assigned to meet business needs
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or Biotechnology
- Technical knowledge in laboratory functions and services, including microbiology lab techniques and DNA sequencing.
- Knowledge of MS Office products
- Experience with ISO 17025 (preferable) or ISO 9002 lab environment
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
- Self-starter with excellent time management skills, capable of working well within a team