Description
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking three Senior Scientists for a one-year contract opportunity with a leading molecular diagnostics company at their headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology and medical device industries.
Workplace: Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA.
Position Title: Senior Scientist, Assay Verification
Position Type: One-year contract
Pay rate: $45-60/ hour.
Company: Kelly® Science & Clinical
Overview
The Senior Scientist I position is a bench-level job focusing on real-time PCR and RT-PCR assay verification across GeneXpert platform instruments. The candidate will plan and execute analytical studies and demonstrate appropriate technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and collaboration with cross-functional departments. May lead small studies with manageable risks and resource requirements as well as lead others to resolve project related issues. This position is part of Assay R&D. Our client's vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.
Responsibilities
- Collaboratively solve complex problems that have broad impact on our client's business by applying problem-solving skills and strategies for the verification of IVD tests on their platform.
- Effectively manage experiments with shifting priorities and meet due dates
- Maintain detailed experimental records, and document results in electronic laboratory notebooks and technical reports to meet the QSR Design Control, as well as other international standards such as ISO compliance and GLP/GMP requirements.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
- Lead others to takes a new perspective using existing solutions to resolve project related issues.
- Implement verification and validation SOPs and write technical reports
- Performing rigorous analytical studies required to demonstrate technical feasibility and design verification studies
- Handling clinical samples and assist in microbiology work on BSL-1 and BSL2 organisms if needed
- Analyze data using statistical tools such as Microsoft Excel or Minitab; maintain detailed experimental records and document results in a technical report in a laboratory notebook and present data at internal technical meetings.
- Bachelor's degree in Molecular biology/Microbiology/Bioinformatics or related field with 2+ years of related work experience OR Master's degree in Molecular biology/Microbiology/Bioinformatics or related field with 1+ years of related work experience.
- Competitive compensation package and potential for permanent placement following the temporary period.
- Opportunity to work at the forefront of biotechnology innovation in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
- Access to ongoing career development and networking opportunities through Kelly® Science & Clinical's expansive network of industry experts and recruiters.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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