SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) · 1 week ago
Molecular Biologist
West Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is recognized as a top workplace in Agriculture, Mining, and Utilities. The Molecular Biologist role focuses on advancing molecular genotyping platforms and digital systems to support seed product QAQC, marker discovery, and breeding applications, involving hands-on molecular biology and data analysis.
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Responsibilities
Lead marker validation and deployment across multiple crops, from early screening through assay optimization
Select and curate genetic materials and reference controls to support marker discovery, validation, and QC
Design and execute experiments for new trait markers, ensuring accuracy, reproducibility, and strong documentation
Own end-to-end Seed QAQC genotyping request support for a global supply chain stakeholder network
Manage the full QAQC workflow from sample receipt to traceable, accurate, and on-time report delivery
Investigate and resolve stakeholder inquiries by troubleshooting lab workflows, seed production methods, and genetic profiles
Execute genotyping workflows across KASP, qPCR, GBS, and WGS platforms using wet-lab techniques and automation
Build and manage projects in LGC Kraken LIMS, including sample layout design, controls, and genotype cluster scoring/verification
Analyze genotyping datasets using advanced Excel, R, and/or Python; diagnose data-quality issues and deliver clear stakeholder reports with final QAQC sign-off support
Lead GBS platform operations and improvement (high-throughput sequencing, library prep/indexing, pipeline optimization) while driving digital transformation via LIMS implementation, training, and reference genotype database development
Qualification
Required
Hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques
Experience with data analysis and informatics
Ability to lead marker validation and deployment across multiple crops
Experience in selecting and curating genetic materials and reference controls
Proficiency in designing and executing experiments for new trait markers
Experience in managing end-to-end Seed QAQC genotyping request support
Ability to manage the full QAQC workflow from sample receipt to report delivery
Experience in troubleshooting lab workflows and seed production methods
Proficiency in executing genotyping workflows across KASP, qPCR, GBS, and WGS platforms
Experience in building and managing projects in LGC Kraken LIMS
Ability to analyze genotyping datasets using advanced Excel, R, and/or Python
Experience in leading GBS platform operations and improvement
Strong documentation skills
Company
SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening)
SLAS, headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, is a tax exempt organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
Founded in 2010
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Vicki Loise
CEO
Amy Wilkinson
Director, Global Events and Corporate Partnerships
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