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NGS Lab Specialist (Department of Genetics)
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Position Number: 5864305
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Health - Healthcare Administration

NGS Lab Specialist (Department of Genetics)

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The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
NGS Lab Specialist (Department of Genetics)

Job Profile Title
Research Specialist D

Job Description Summary
This NGS specialist will work in the Genetic Diagnostic laboratory of Dr. Arupa Ganguly. The NGS specialist will perform, analyze, and aid in the execution of complex experiments for the molecular diagnosis of genetic diseases offered by our laboratory and make sure the tests are completed within specified time frames. The specialist will also oversee the implementation and execution of a new NGS project in collaboration with the Penn Genomic and Sequencing Core and a newly started large scale My Genome Project. The NGS specialist will oversee the timely progression of the project and aids in all aspects of Laboratory Information Management System, Clarity LIMS, that will track sample entry, sample processing and library preparation for WGS sequencing using Illumina's NovaSeqX Plus platform and feed it into the Dragen Platform (Illumina) for accurate data analysis and Variant analysis. This work will be done in collaboration with current lab members and Illumina.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Perform and analyze various complex experiments, including sequencing (NGS and Sanger), qPCR, methylation and inversion analyses, for various genetic tests offered by GDL. Oversee the timely completion of the tests.
Oversee NGS project for timely progression and implement necessary changes to meet expected deadlines in collaboration with Illumina and Lab personnel.
Oversee and perform NGS library preparation for Illumina NovaSeq X sequence platform. Coordinate or aid in timely sample processing such as DNA isolations
Receive and log samples using a custom designed LIMS system, Supplies
Analyze Variant classification and aid in Report writing
Assist in preparation of research papers and grant applications
Present in Genetics Grand Rounds
Train and supervise new Research specialists, under-graduate/summer rotating students
Participate in lab meetings, journal club; attend relevant seminars and conferences

Qualifications

Master of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$51,824.00 - $76,973.25 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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