Molecular Biologist

Full time- W2

Shift: 8-5 M-F

12 months contract (May be extended or converted)

$35/hr

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

• 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.
• 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 guidanceAnalyze 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

Qualifications and Education Requirements: Bachelors or Master's 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
• Strong laboratory and technical hands-on skills required.
• Pipet and perform procedures reproducibly.
• Perform a dilution series to create a standard curve.
• Perform lab calculations needed to make solutions from powder or from stock.
• Operate basic lab equipment such as computers, centrifuges, quantitation instruments, Agilent Bioanalyzer, PCR, real-time qPCR instruments, plate readers etc.
• Routine experience with most common molecular procedures such as nucleic acid isolation, endpoint PCR, real-time PCR.
• Mammalian cell culture experience is a must have experience for this position.
• 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 Thermo Fisher instrumentation: Kingfisher Magnetic Particle Handlers, Quantstudios, Ion Torrent, Nanodrop, Qubit, etc.
• Must have Mammalian cell culture experience.
• 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