Careers
At Expression Analysis, we are committed to offering a work environment that is exciting, challenging and enjoyable. We foster individual creativity, as well as teamwork, so that employees can grow professionally. We value the input and opinions of our talented employees, and we welcome all employees as integral, respected members of the staff.
To reward our employees, we offer a competitive benefit package, opportunities to excel and advance, and teambuilding activities to promote a fun, cooperative atmosphere. Expression Analysis is an equal opportunity employer.
To be eligible for consideration, you must apply for a currently open position and properly complete all steps of the process to be considered. Individuals who do not timely and properly satisfy these requirements are not considered. Unsolicited resumes (i.e. resumes for positions not currently open) are not considered.
Positions for which we seek external candidates also are listed with the state job service offices.
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We are currently seeking candidates for the following positions listed below. Interested candidates should click on the position they are interested in for a description of the opening. Qualified candidates will be requested to submit their resume for consideration.
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Current Position Openings:
Laboratory Associate
Job Summary:
Responsible for analysis and testing of client specimens and providing routine documentation in a timely manner.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Adhere to all EA policies, procedures and employee handbook contents.
- Complete and prepare documentation in compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines.
- Perform and document all specimen test procedures with accuracy, consistency and timeliness in accordance with current standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory guidelines.
- Exercise good judgment in assessing whether test procedure is proceeding according to expectations and that results are within acceptable tolerances.
- Identify abnormal progress of test procedure, potential QC failures, or otherwise unusual results and escalate to Team Lead or Laboratory Management immediately.
- Perform and document calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and reagent qualification/QC as assigned.
- Perform and document hands on training for other Laboratory Associates in areas of proven competency as assigned.
- Assist in process improvements to increase data quality, lower costs, or reduce turnaround times. Includes, updating SOPs/PTR’s, assisting with troubleshooting and process scheduling.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and CLIA requirements.
- Proficiency with pipetting and molecular biology laboratory techniques.
- Proficiency with laboratory calculations regarding batches and specimens including averages, means, standard deviations, and various quality control metrics.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, and close attention to detail are essential.
- Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Credentials and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of specialized experience and training in biology or chemistry.
- Minimum 2 years experience manipulating RNA and/or DNA in a clinical, research, academic or commercial/production laboratory environment.
- DNA and RNA Sequencing, Genotyping, Gene Expression, or DNA/RNA Isolations experience strongly preferred.
- Experience in a clinical laboratory operating under GLP and/or CLIA guidelines, preferred.
Job Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Report to: Supervisor
Supervisor, Expression Team
Job Summary:
Responsible for the delivery of Gene Expression laboratory services according to agreed upon timelines and quality goals. Organize and manage day to day activities and supervise junior employees within area of responsibility.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the laboratory’s Gene Expression services. In collaboration with other Supervisors and Project Management, manage production timelines and priorities and ensure the timely delivery of client data.
- Oversee daily operations in the Gene Expression group, creating or improving production workflows and processes where appropriate.
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Apply strong background in personnel management to the leadership of a team of junior employees.
- Coordinate and oversee training of new associates in area(s) of responsibility.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency and timeliness of data capture, preparation of test reports, review of quality control data and reporting of results.
- Identify potential QC failures and/or unusual results and escalate to subject matter experts and/or QA as necessary and according to applicable SOP(s).
- Support departmental initiatives in the areas of continuous process improvement, Lean, and inventory management.
- Improve laboratory efficiencies through creative process design or redesign, shiftwork, scheduling, and process improvement.
- Manage inventory of client specimens and/or testing reagents in area(s) of responsibility.
- Adhere to all EA policies, procedures and employee handbook contents.
- Complete and prepare documentation in compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines.
- Exercise and utilize good judgment to ensure testing and laboratory procedures satisfy regulatory guidelines
- Ensure timely and accurate client interactions.
- Assist in process improvements to increase data quality, lower cost, or reduce turnaround times.
- Work with QA to ensure calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of molecular techniques, especially related to gene expression and microarrays.
- Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and CLIA requirements.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal and supervisory skills.
- Strong organizational skills, and close attention to detail are essential.
- Proficiency with laboratory calculations regarding batches and specimens including averages, means, standard deviations, and various quality control metrics.
Credentials and Experience
- Bachelors degree and 7+ years of experience, or a Masters degree and 3+ years of experience, in biology, chemistry or other relevant discipline.
- Gene Expression, specifically microarray, experience is required. Experience in other molecular areas such as sequencing, genotyping, and isolations is preferred.
- 3+ years of supervisory or management experience required.
- Experience manipulating DNA/RNA preferred.
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
Inventory Coordinator
Job Summary:
Responsible for managing the receipt, monitoring, distribution, and quality control of inventory and laboratory supplies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop systems and processes to manage the company’s laboratory materials and reagents, applying Lean methodologies where appropriate.
- Receive and store all inventory and supply items, and check items into accounting system. Train laboratory staff to check out items and assign to workflows and projects.
- Maintain microarray, reagent, and consumable inventory.
- Collaborate with laboratory management and accounting to forecast reagent and material inventory levels to ensure production inventory thresholds are met.
- Apply knowledge of quality control and molecular laboratory techniques to the further development and application of reagent QC processes.
- Coordinate and perform periodic inventory counts and resolve discrepancies.
- Manage inventory in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas.
- Work with purchasing and operations to develop and monitor stocking thresholds and purchase required items. Evaluate opportunities to implement Kanban and 5S.
- Review obsolete inventory and recommend items for disposition.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent organizational skills required
- Detailed oriented
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate high level of initiative and motivation
- Basic computer skills, including use of MS Office and general ledger/inventory management system.
- Working knowledge of Lean methodologies is preferred.
Credentials and Experience
- Bachelors degree or Masters degree in life sciences or operations with 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Inventory control experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, or pharmaceutical/biotech setting preferred.
- Experience in a molecular genetics or genomics research environment is strongly preferred.
- Quality Control experience in a laboratory environment is strongly preferred.
- Previous Macola or other ERP experience preferred