Single Cell/ Spatial Biology Lab tech/Scientist/ManagerDoc#: G2024-02759About the jobPsomagen is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technologist/Scientist/Manager to become a key member of the microbiome product development team. The qualified candidate will be responsible for bioinformatics pipeline development, database curation and construction and validation of microbiome tests as part of Psomagen's microbiome testing business. This position will be a Manager level.This position will be based in the Psomagen office in Rockville, Maryland (on-site).Key Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the manger, work closely with other NGS Technical staff to fulfill single cell/spatial transcriptomic profiling
- Support single cell (sc) and spatial transcriptomic workflows. Perform sample and library prep, and sequencing including Bulk RNAseq.
- Maintain accurate documentation of experiments, protocols, and results. Support inventory and maintenance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education in molecular biology, genetics, genomics or a related field
- Hands-on molecular biology experience with PCR-based assays and technical knowledge of genomic profiling technologies with emphasis on Illumina sequencing platforms and complex library preparation workflows for bulkRNA-seq, 10X Genomics scRNA-seq, and 10X Genomics Visium spatial transcriptomics
- Knowledge of QC metrics, interpretation, and demonstrated use of approaches for assessing the quality of samples and libraries for bulkRNA, scRNA, and spatial profiling, such as capillary electrophoresis, qPCR, spectrophotometry, cell counting and viability
- High attention to detail, self-motivated, critical thinking, strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment both collaboratively and independently
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Monthly insurance premium is covered 100% by the employer)
- 401K with immediate participation and company match after 1 year
- 24 days of paid time-off with roll over or cashing option
- Long-term employment cashable vacation
- 2-hour off for an annual check-up
- Team Lunch allowance and drinkware reimbursement
- Visa sponsorship is offered when needed
- Money Gifts for congratulatory/condolences
Company Overview Psomagen, Inc., founded in 2004 in Rockville, MD, is at the forefront of genetic and genomic testing. The company offers cutting-edge genomic services through next-generation and Sanger sequencing with data analysis services for applications in basic research and clinic diagnostics. The service laboratory has been certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), which demonstrates the highest level of quality and safety in the market.Listed on the KOSDAQ in July 2020, the company is rapidly expanding its business from B2B to B2C and from Research to Clinical markets. The company has broadened the capabilities in the healthcare space such as at-home kits for analysis of genetic traits and microbiome profiles. With CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories, the company is looking to further expand service offerings in the clinical laboratory diagnostics market such as a laboratory-developed test (LDT) for COVID-19.