Molecular Biologist

Job Title: Molecular Biologist
Location: Chesterfield, MO - LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY.
Zip Code: 63017
Job Type: Contract
Start Date: Right Away
Keywords: #Researcherjobs; #Chesterfieldjob

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $27.1 - $27.45/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Job Description:
- This position is in the Precision Genomics Targeted Library Creation team.
- Responsibilities include a variety of manual and automated tasks in the setup laboratories, as well as seed handling, checking in projects, and LIMS management.
- The candidate will primarily be responsible for sample prep, manual DNA extraction (scooping and grinding), and Infinium prep for the HD Lab as well as seed and leaf check-in - all activities support our high-density genotyping platform.

Desired skills for the ideal candidate:
Bachelor's in Molecular Biology or relevant with 2 years of DNA extraction experience
High Throughput/production/sample management: Our labs process millions of samples per year with fast turn-around times.
Experience handling a large number of samples daily (lab, etc.), or in a fast-paced environment (retail, food service, etc.) is a plus. Experience with LIMS or automation is a plus.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.'