Lead Sequencing Technician And Sequencing Technician (Albany / El Cerrito)

Quintara Biosciences is a customer focused DNA sequencing company located in Albany, CA. We are looking for good people to fill two open positions. Please contact us () with your CV attached if you are interested in either of these positions. Technician--Night Shift: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Be responsible for handling customer samples and performing DNA sequencing and other Molecular Biology experiments. • Prepare and set up customer sequencing samples • Perform sequencer maintenance • Set up molecular biology experiments as requested or needed • Follow SOP • Maintain accurate and detailed lab records • Communicate with customers promptly in a professional manner • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor • Be a team player • Be committed to company goals Qualifications & Skills: • B.S. degree -- preferred, but lab experience may be substituted • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Excellent computer proficiency • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Maintain a positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills • Organized and detailed oriented • Ability to work independently • Motivated ___________________________________________________________________________ Team Leader--Night Shift Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Be responsible for handling customer samples and performing DNA sequencing and other Molecular Biology experiments. Plan daily work flow and supervise team members. Assist with data QC process and support customers. • Prepare and set up customer sequencing samples • Perform sequencer maintenance • Set up molecular biology experiments as requested or needed • Prepare and QC buffers and reagents • Maintain inventory and record keeping • Knowledge of sequence analysis software and procedures • Assign duties and tasks to technicians • Train technicians and be a liaison between management and the team • Communicate with customers promptly in a professional manner • Assist with customer requests and troubleshooting • Reduce process error and improve efficiency • Be a team player and committed to company goals Qualifications & Skills: • B.S. degree • Minimum of 1+ year laboratory experience • Direct sequencing experience strongly preferred • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Excellent computer proficiency • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Maintain a positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills • Organized and detailed oriented • Ability to work independently • Motivated • Must be able to train and manage team members effectively