Position: DNA Laboratory Technician
Reports to: Lab Tech Supervisor
Location: Middleton, Wisconsin
Genetic Visions-ST GVI is an advanced genomic and genetic services provider to the livestock industry. GVI uses state of the art genomic and genetic profile services for bovine and swine producers to identify genomic potential, gene markers and specific genes that influence economically important production traits, animal health and viability while aiding producers in animal selection in breeding programs. GVI is a division of STgenetics, the most progressive livestock genetics company in the world as well as a provider of global commercial services including sex-sorted sperm and genetic and genomic-based livestock embryo production for elite male and female production and development.
Position Description
The Lab Technician utilizes a solid foundation in basic laboratory techniques and experience with molecular biology techniques to perform DNA genotyping. The Lab Technician will be performing steps required to extract DNA from incoming samples and utilize that DNA on a variety of platforms including, but not limited to, Illumina and Affymetrix microarrays and traditional PCR assays to produce genotypes. This position will utilize robotics to carry out some of the steps in the processes. The Lab Technician may be assigned independent projects and might participate in the creation of special projects.
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EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Genetic Visions / STgenetics is an Affirmative Action EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genetic Visions / STgenetics participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. Genetic Visions / STgenetics is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Genetic Visions / STgenetics via-email, the internet or directly to hiring managers at Genetic Visions / STgenetics in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position, will be deemed the sole property of Genetic Visions / STgenetics. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Genetic Visions / STgenetics.
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