NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) Specialist - Local Candidates Only
Indianapolis, Delaware, United States of America
Contract
1 day ago
About this role
Job Title: IN-DOH-NGS Specialist - Onsite
Primary Skills: NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) Illumina Instrument or a PacBIO, high complexity lab exp. as testing personnel, extensive knowledge of microbiology & related sub-specialties.
Location: Indianapolis, IN (Onsite ONLY)
Start details: 6/08/2026
Duration: 7/30/2027. May get extended.
Work arrangement: Onsite ONLY
Interviews: In-person ONLY.
Purpose of Position/Summary:
Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and performing the full range of molecular biological examinations and analyses, recording, interpreting, and result reporting of tests on specimens which may include human body fluids, tissues (human and animal), isolates from clinical specimens, and environmental samples to the submitting physician, clinic, hospital, or public health agency. Incumbent is also responsible for the development, validation, and implementation of new molecular tests, preparation of validation documents and SOPs, and troubleshooting of the existing molecular tests. Special emphasis for this position will be around genomic sequencing, maintenance of instrumentation for sequencing, and troubleshooting sequencing assays.
Required Skills
- Experience in IT or related field. Required. 2 + yrs.
- EDUCATION: BA/BS in biological science. Required.
- Certification:
- NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) experience using an Illumina Instrument or a PacBIO instrument. Required.
- High complexity laboratory experience as testing personnel, w/exp. providing oversight of daily performance of high complex testing. Required. 2 + yrs.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of microbiology and related sub- specialties. Required.
- Specialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply them when seeking solutions to public health lab. Required.
- Specialized knowledge of/ability to use a full range of standard technical equip., complex scientific apparatus, and automated techniques of analysis. Required.
- Extensive knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles. Required.
- Aware of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the program area (i.e. CLIA). Required.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing and maintain productive working relationships. Required.
- Ability to satisfactorily participate in proficiency testing programs. Required.
- Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports. Required.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in information Technology or related field or equivalent experience required.
Priya Vadapalli
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Required Skills
- Experience in IT or related field. Required. 2 + yrs.
- EDUCATION: BA/BS in biological science. Required.
- Certification:
- NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) experience using an Illumina Instrument or a PacBIO instrument. Required.
- High complexity laboratory experience as testing personnel, w/exp. providing oversight of daily performance of high complex testing. Required. 2 + yrs.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of microbiology and related sub- specialties. Required.
- Specialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply them when seeking solutions to public health lab. Required.
- Specialized knowledge of/ability to use a full range of standard technical equip., complex scientific apparatus, and automated techniques of analysis. Required.
- Extensive knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles. Required.
- Aware of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the program area (i.e. CLIA). Required.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing and maintain productive working relationships. Required.
- Ability to satisfactorily participate in proficiency testing programs. Required.
- Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports. Required.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in information Technology or related field or equivalent experience required.
Priya Vadapalli
+1 .