YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Precision Genomics Production Research Associate, are to:

• Delivers production throughput targets supporting the GBS workflow in sequencing, library creation, and/or extraction. Responsible for cross-functional work in multiple supporting laboratories;
• Solves problems of moderate scope related to production; optimizes workflows; validates methods using multiple data sources. Demonstrates good judgment when identifying and implementing process improvements;
• Operates and troubleshoots production automation; adhering to established protocols and good laboratory practice techniques;
• Prioritizes and coordinates work within a large team and provides training to contingent workforce; maintaining detailed record keeping and ISO documentation;
• Achieves commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols and best practices;
• The successful candidate will thrive on meeting production challenges, insist on high quality deliverables, demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, and possess the ability to build productive external and internal relationships;
• High emphasis will be on performing root cause experiments and data analysis. Candidate will perform a variety of skills related to molecular biology, as well as biochemistry;
• Communicating and interpreting results of experiments, production KPIs, cost/benefit analysis, and lab related issues to partners and key stakeholders.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values.  More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum education level of a Bachelor’s Degree required;
• 2+ years of lab experience in academia or industry;
• Proficiency with experimental design and data analysis;
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to build strong relationships and networks across shifts, sub-teams, and sites;
• High level of agility to move between functional lab spaces supporting GBS;
• High throughput laboratory automation experience with mechanical aptitude for operating and troubleshooting automation;
• Strong molecular biology acumen with the ability to independently design and follow through with experiments pertaining to troubleshooting and optimization;
• Broad understanding of modern molecular biology, DNA extraction, and DNA detection techniques;
• Proficiency with Spotfire or similar visualization software;
• Must have flexible working hours to accommodate the needs of the business (with prior notice). Evening, early morning, weekend shifts, holidays, etc. will be required.

Desired:

• Preferred degree disciplines in Biology, Engineering, or related field of study.