Job Description

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, headquartered in Leverkusen, and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds and biotechnology products.

Job Title: Clinical Researcher (Entry)

Location: Chesterfield, MO, 63017

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

• This position is in Precision Genomics' St. Louis Production Genotyping lab.
• The candidate will be working collaboratively with a large production team of FTE's and contractors to deliver daily and weekly genotyping targets under tight deadlines.
• The candidate will primarily be responsible for operating manual and automated lab processes in the Extraction (sample processing) lab.
• The role may also include additional various tasks in autonomous maintenance, general lab stocking, supply upkeep and supporting the Detection team in their daily workflow.

Desired skills for the ideal candidate:

Demonstrate reliability:

• This is a business-critical position to keep our lab running 7 days a week across multiple shifts.
• The candidate must be a reliable presence on this shift.
• Position may require flexible or off shift hours during peak times.

High Throughput/production/sample management:

• Our lab processes 2+ million samples per year with fast turn-around times.
• Any experience handling a large number of samples daily (lab, etc), or in a fast-paced environment (retail, food service, etc) is a plus.
• Experience with LIMS is a plus.

Automation/mechanical aptitude:

• The candidate must be comfortable running and troubleshooting automation independently with little guidance on this shift.
• Biologists with engineering/technical aptitudes are encouraged to apply.

Typical day in this role:

• Performs laboratory technical tasks.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Will be responsible in the operation of the equipment and the gathering of data.
• Assists with receipt and inspection of raw materials, ordering and stocking.

3-5 responsibilities will occupy their time:

• Processing samples through Extraction (Sample processing) via manual and automated lab equipment, prepping, stocking lab consumables, sample prep and supporting greater team members in their workflows.

Must haves to be successful in this role:

• Attention to detail, strong work ethic, sense of urgency, excellent communication skills, good organizational skills, ability to make decisions independently.
• Candidates with experience in fast-paced settings (even non-lab related; i.e. restaurants/ retail/ shipping) are usually high performers on our team.

Soft skills we are looking for:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate skills in Office Applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Spotfire, Outlook; Advanced/Proficient skills in Excel.

Years of experience required for this position:

• 1-2 years

Minimum level of education is needed:

• Bachelor's degree

TekWisen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

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