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Careers at Helicos

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At Helicos BioSciences, we offer our employees the opportunity to be their creative best in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. We are looking for people who thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment—people who are team oriented, accomplished, and committed to contributing to the success of our mission.

We are always interested in exceptional professionals whose backgrounds include engineering, physics, molecular biology and chemistry, as well as individuals with proven business skills. If you are interested in working with us and believe you may be qualified, please forward your CV or resumé for consideration.

We currently have openings in the following areas:

 

Reagent Technical Specialist, Consumable Manufacturing

Reports to:
Manager, Manufacturing

Position Overview:
Helicos is seeking a Reagent Technical Specialist to support our commercialization of single molecule DNA sequencing. This position will play a key support role in providing quality materials to our internal development efforts as well as commercial customers.

Primary Responsibilities:
•Formulate, test as appropriate, dispense, bottle and label reagents
•Follow established protocols utilizing wet chemistry techniques such as formulation calculations, accurate dilutions, pH measurements, conductivity measurements, liquid and solid dispensing
•Follow established SOP’s and document via electronic and hard copy

Qualifications
•Experience in a laboratory setting desired
•Accurate record keeping and inventory update is a must
•Working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
•A BA or BS in a science related field with 0-3 years experience or an AS degree in science with 3-5+ years required

Individual Characteristics:
•Highly organized
•Safety conscious with meticulous bench skills
•Ability to work under deadlines
•A team player that can respond to changing priorities



 

If you don’t see an opening that matches your expertise, feel free to check back again, or to send your resumé or CV for future consideration.

Our employees are treated with dignity and respect. Helicos is an equal opportunity employer.

Questions?
For information regarding the HeliScope™ Sequencer, or any of our products, call 877-2-HELICOS or send us a note.

Resumes

Send resume to:

hr@helicosbio.com