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EUROFINS FRONTIER GLOBAL SCIENCES Production Associate I in Bothell, Washington
Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. Job Description Since 1999, Eurofins Genomics Blue Heron(Blue Heron Biotech) has been a pioneer in the gene synthesis industry and has delivered tens of millions of base pairs of perfectly accurate genes to thousands of customers worldwide using its proprietary GeneMaker® multi-technology platform. We are 100% committed to serving our customers with high quality, strict confidentiality standards, and rapid delivery of synthesized genes. In March 2019 Blue Heron was acquired by Eurofins Scientific and became a partner of the Eurofins Genomics US division. Core Responsibility: The Production Associate is responsible for performing all activities associated to the company's Whole plasmid sequencing (WPS) service and high-throughput gene synthesis process. Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities: * Perform Plasmid Sequencing Service (PSS) using Nanopore DNA sequencing technology. * Perform Sanger Sequencing. * Prepare master mix for large scale PCR or restriction enzyme digest reactions. * Operate liquid handler and automated oligo picker. * Measure DNA concentrations as needed. * Work within a multi-disciplinary team; meet goals for accuracy, production deadlines and throughput utilizing the company's proprietary gene-synthesis platform and related tools. * Perform production protocols according to established company operating procedures and assist with general production support as needed. Qualifications * Associate or Bachelor Degree in Life Science. * 1 years lab experience preferred related to biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or chemistry. * The ideal candidate is self-motivated, possesses outstanding organizational skills, and the demonstrated ability to perform as an effective team member. * He/she will have background in molecular biology with hands-on knowledge of the uses and properties of DNA and enzymes, PCR and thermocyclers, gel electrophoresis, and photo documentation. Biology/microbiology training and some lab experiences are a plus. * Good computer skills, precise attention to detail, record keeping, and adherence to protocols is required. Additional Information * Excellent Fulltime ben To view the full job description,