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Last Update : 22 May 2024 | Location : Amsterdam | Education : BSc or MSc | Language : English

Macrogen Europe is a leading provider of genome sequencing services for academic and clinical research, as well as the life sciences industry. We provide flexible, fast sequencing of DNA and RNA with comprehensive, reliable data. Our services are available across Europe and Africa and include whole genome, whole exome, and targeted sequencing – as well as transcriptome, epigenome, metagenome, and single-cell sequencing.

Our main office is located in Amsterdam and we are part of Macrogen's global network, which has offices and sequencing facilities in South Korea, the US, Japan, Spain, and Singapore – and is working closely with over 18,000 researchers in 153 countries. You can visit our website (macrogen-europe.com) to find out more about our company.

For the dynamic, rapidly developing European market, we are looking for a talented and motivated Junior Lab Technician to be based in our Amsterdam office.

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Junior Lab Technician, fulltime 40 hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform the experimental process to get the sequencing results within the promised time;
• Sample receiving and registration in the LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System);
• Quality and quantity check for DNA and RNA samples;
• DNA and RNA extraction from samples;
• Library preparation for sequencing;
• Refine processes to save experimental costs;
• Review sequencing results to improve experimental protocols and increase success rates;
• Communicate effectively with other lab technicians to find solutions for customer complaints and improve results;
• Prepare and update ISO and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents;
• Engage in other administrative work to assist sales activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in life science (molecular biology, biotechnology, or other relevant fields) is a must;
• Lab experience is required;
• Hands-on NGS laboratory skills such as library preparation and sequencing preferred;
• Experience in LIMS is an advantage;
• Able to perform well under pressure and quickly adopt new experimental protocols;
• Result-oriented and an excellent team player with high-level prioritization skills;
• Experience working in a multi-national team environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.