Laboratory Technician & Data Analyst

Role overview

Laboratory operations and analysis

• Maintain laboratory records, sample tracking, testing procedures, and analysis results; prepare reports, summaries, and presentations.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, preserve sample integrity, and prepare stock solutions, reagents, and materials.
• Follow safety protocols and safely handle potentially hazardous chemical and biological materials.
• Use spreadsheets, databases, statistical tools, and reporting platforms to analyze and present data.
• Perform DNA extraction, purification, quantification, and normalization; assist with microarray sample processing and SNP genotyping.
• Support method validation, quality checks, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Data and customer support

• Analyze data from Illumina genotyping platforms and assist with communicating test results to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Perform sample nominations at CDCB, report genotyping conflicts to customers, and assist with conflict resolution.
• Process approved pedigree changes through CDCB and coordinate SNP transfers to data centers worldwide.
• Support Customer Care Manager activities in the LIMS system, including data entry, reporting, and test-result documentation.

Essential skills and experience

• Previous laboratory experience and experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language; Python is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, pattern recognition, attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work independently and in a team, adapt to changing priorities, and follow through on tasks.
• Interest in genetics, genomics, and the dairy industry.

Preferred qualifications

• Preferred: bachelor's degree in a scientific, biological, agricultural, or related field, or an associate degree plus at least two years of relevant experience.
• Preferred: experience with molecular biology, DNA genotyping, laboratory automation, robotics, or high-throughput testing.

Work schedule

• Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• A 20% differential applies to weekend hours worked.