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

Comments for Suppliers: -

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