This typically will include the steps of subclone library construction, template DNA preparation, DNA sequence reaction setup, fluorescent sequence detection and preliminary data characterization and analysis. Incumbents will work directly with advanced automation, including robotic colony pickers, liquid pipetting robots and automated capillary DNA sequencers. Data analysis tasks involve the use of numerous public, commercial and custom sequence analysis tools. Requires a BS degree and 0-4 years experience. Familiarity with DNA sequencing, automated laboratory robotics and DNA sequence analysis software are a plus.
Good communication skills as well as a strong customer focus and team orientation are essential.
One of the positions available involves working weekend hours. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are interested in this particular position and capable of incorporating these hours into your working schedule on a consistent basis. Genome Mapping - A research associate position in genome mapping is available at Torrey Mesa Research Institute in San Diego. A BS or MS degree in biology or its related fields is required. Motivation, people skills, and team work are essential.