Scientist II

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Scientist II for a contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical clients in Pleasanton, CA.

Responsibilities :

• Will be a member of the Pharma Services/Research and Early Development Team in Pleasanton to support clinical sample processing which includes DNA extraction, library preparation, target enrichment and Next Generation Sequencing.
• Will also design, plan and execute assigned research and/or development-related experiments/projects utilizing established and innovative procedures, while applying scientific knowledge and accumulated experience to complete projects.
• Looking for an experienced laboratory scientist who not only can meticulously process samples but can also analyze data, evaluate results, form conclusions and document process improvements.
• Sample processing -- Routinely execute standard molecular biology techniques, from DNA extraction to library preparation, target enrichment and next generation sequencing with accuracy and precision
• Follow protocols precisely, and with extreme care under design control regulations and GMP laboratory conditions
• Be comfortable with and be able to adapt to regular protocol changes as protocols are being developed and improved
• Regularly work with human biological samples, including, but not limited to, blood, plasma, tissue, urine and saliva for nucleic acid extraction
• Routinely process multiple samples with accuracy and consistency
• Plan and execute assay development and optimization experiments/projects as needed and communicate progress updates
• Analyze data to identify areas success/failure/needing improvement
• Assume responsibility for timely completion of projects
• Adapt to changing priorities
• Accurately and consistently record detailed sample tracking information, experimental methods, materials and results in electronic laboratory notebooks and/or worksheets
• Occasionally present findings and/or comprehensive project status reviews at internal seminars and department meetings
• Apply technical writing skills to produce reports and documents

Required Skills:

• Min 5 yrs exp w/ Bachelors degree
• Ability to work under pressure with highly precious samples
• Strong laboratory proficiency and experience with processing multiple samples with high degree of accuracy in a high through-put environment is preferred
• Experience with high throughput pipetting on daily basis with single and multichannel pipettes with accuracy
• Familiarity with Google Workspace -- Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides (preferred) and/or Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Accurate record keeping a must
• Flexibility in working hours, especially during the training period a must
• Multichannel pipetting proficiency a must

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with NGS based workflows including target enrichment, and library preparation is preferred
• NGS sequencing experience preferred
• Experience with PCR, qPCR, ddPCR is preferred

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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