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Genomics Lab Contractor - South SF, CA

Hydrogen Group, California, MO, United States


Genomics Lab Contractor | South San Francisco, CA
We are supporting a leading biotech organisation in South San Francisco seeking a Genomics Lab Contractor to join their research operations team on a 12‑month W2 contract. This role sits at the intersection of lab science, sequencing operations, and vendor coordination, supporting high‑throughput genomics workflows in a fast‑paced R&D environment.

Hourly rate:

$50‑55/hr

Key Responsibilities

Manage outsourcing of sequencing samples to external providers, ensuring timely, high‑quality data delivery

Act as the main liaison with sequencing vendors and troubleshoot issues with sample processing or data return

Track sample submission, receipt, and sequencing data flow across projects

Lab Operations & Inventory

Maintain inventory of reagents, consumables, and sequencing supplies

Coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration, and vendor servicing

Support operational continuity of in‑house sequencing platforms

Assist with sample pooling and multiplexing using standard barcoding strategies

Perform QC checks pre‑ and post‑sequencing (run quality, signal, data integrity)

Support troubleshooting of sequencing runs as needed

Perform PCR, primer design, mutagenesis, bacterial transformation, and plasmid prep

Validate constructs using gel electrophoresis, restriction digest, and Sanger sequencing

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate records of samples, workflows, and vendor communications

Provide regular project updates to internal stakeholders

Requirements

Experience with genomic sequencing workflows and QC principles

Experience handling DNA/RNA samples

Strong organisation, communication, and documentation skills

Biology‑related degree preferred

Please apply with an up‑to‑date copy of your resume to be considered.

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