Scientist II, Molecular Biology

Chipton-Ross
Austin, TX
$35 an hour
Full-time

211282 - Scientist II, Molecular Biology Industry SCI Region TX-Texas City Austin State TX Rate Up to $35.00 DOE Duration 12 Months Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Scientist II, Molecular Biology for a contract opportunity in Austin, TX.

Required responsibilities :

o The individual will work with R&D on product development, and analytical validation workflows.

o 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.

o Modify experimental procedures to suit the particular needs of experiments

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

o Analyze the data derived and explain the outcome of their experiments

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

o Prepares regular reports documenting experiments

o Presents research data and conclusions in 10-30-minute sessions

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

o Complete lab compliance activities

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE :

o 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.

o Mammalian cell culture experience is a must have experience for this position.

o 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

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

o Experience in an IVD development environment.

o Experience writing and implementing quality focused procedures.

o Experience working with BSL2 sample types in BSL2 lab setting.

o Good writing & presentation skills

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

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

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

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

o Generates ideas to improve current processes

o 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.

o Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

HARD REQUIREMENTS :

oMust have Mammalian cell culture experience.

EDUCATION :

o Accredited Bachelors or Master's degree in Biological Science, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering or related field.

WORK HOURS :

Full-Time; 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.

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