Scientist II

Job Description: Job Responsibilities / Requirements: The individual will work with R&D on product development, and analytical validation workflows.

Required responsibilities:

Will apply technical knowledge to develop design verification and validation test methods kits/reagents/instruments/workflows for nucleic acid purification from plasma, cell culture media and FFPE samples.

Using automated technology to extract Nucleic acids from diverse sample types

Modify experimental procedures to suit the particular needs of experiments

Develop a hypothesis and then design the necessary set of experiments to test the hypothesis with limited guidance

Analyze the data derived and explain the outcome of their experiments

Maintain accurate and detailed lab notebooks and appropriate documentation based on the scientific method enabling other scientists to reproduce their experiments

Prepares regular reports documenting experiments

Presents research data and conclusions in 10-30 minute sessions

Ability to read a scientific paper, reproduce the experiments described and understand the conclusions

Complete lab compliance activities

Skills and attributes:

Strong laboratory and technical hands on skills required:

o Pipet and perform procedures reproducibly

o Perform a dilution series to create a standard curve

o Perform lab calculations needed to make solutions from powder or from stock

o Operate basic lab equipment such as computers, centrifuges, quantitation instruments, Agilent Bioanalyzer, PCR, real-time qPCR instruments, plate readers etc.

o Routine experience with most common molecular procedures such as nucleic acid isolation, endpoint PCR, real-time PCR...

Mammalian cell culture experience is a plus.

Technical expertise in molecular biology and standard analytical QC assays. Specifically, automated and manual nucleic acid isolation techniques, qPCR, dPCR, and NGS using Applied Biosystems and Client instrumentation: Kingfisher Magnetic Particle Handlers, Quantstudios, Ion Torrent, Nanodrop, Qubit, etc.

Experience with statistically-based plan development, power, test method development, data-driven decision-making, statistical analysis (JMP), DOE, and design-focused six sigma experience

Experience in an IVD development environment

Experience writing and implementing quality focused procedures

Experience working with BSL2 sample types in BSL2 lab setting

Good writing & presentation skills

Works well in a team setting, flexible, highly collaborative, ready to learn, and always willing to help others

Capable of multi-tasking and ensure timely completion and execution of tasks

Self-motivated, detail oriented, proactive, organized, diligent, and flexible

Shows initiative by taking on new tasks, beyond what is generally expected

Generates ideas to improve current processes

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Bachelors or Masters degree in Biological Science, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering or related field.

At least 3-5 years laboratory experience in either academic or industry setting. Industrial experience in Next Generation Sequencing environment a plus. Regulated background experience a plus.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Powerpoint



Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. No overtime expected. Temp to Hire is a possibility but no guarentee (must have good performance, attendance, conduct and budget would have to be approved). 100% On site. Teams interviews will be conducted.

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