Research Associate - I*, California

Job Description: The contractor will work under supervision to support the registration, validation, and migration of DNA vector batches into our inventory system. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, preferably with laboratory experience in nucleic acid and liquid handler operation. He/she should be detail-oriented and have good organization and communication skill. Proficiency in Geneious Prime or other sequence manipulation software is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transfer samples into pre-labeled barcode-compliant matrix tubes using the appropriate liquid handling platform.

• Verify and update sample volume and concentration in the inventory spreadsheet.

• Submit transferred samples to CRO for Sanger sequencing and verify sequence identity using the Geneious Prime sequence alignment tool.

• Archive and register confirmed physical DNA stock in the inventory spreadsheet.

• Consolidate sample tubes into matrix tube racks, barcode scan all samples, and record barcode information in the spreadsheet.

EEO:

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”