Job title: Bench Scientist - III
Location: Bothell, WA (Canyon Park Site)
Duration: 1 Year
What the Manager Is Looking For
The manager is seeking a hands-on Automation Scientist/Bench Scientist who can immediately contribute to a busy wet lab environment supporting molecular biology and automation workflows. This is not a bioinformatics-focused position. While some software and data-related skills are beneficial, the primary need is someone with strong laboratory automation and molecular biology experience.
The team is currently supporting increasing sample volume and needs an experienced scientist who can help implement, run, and improve automated laboratory processes.
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Must-Have Qualifications
Automated liquid handling platforms
High-throughput sample processing
Method implementation and workflow optimization
Laboratory automation troubleshooting
Hamilton experience is highly preferred
Molecular Biology Experience
DNA extraction
RNA extraction
RT-PCR
Molecular biology sample preparation
Sample QC/quality control
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) sample preparation
Genomic and transcriptomic characterization workflows
Wet Lab Experience
Processing large volumes of samples
Following laboratory SOPs
Working in a BSL-2 environment
Preferred Background
DNA/RNA extraction workflows
RT-PCR
Genomics
Hamilton liquid handling systems
Automated assay development
High-throughput screening
Cell culture experience is a plus
Experience working with CHO cells is especially desirable
Recombinant protein expression knowledge is beneficial
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Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Operating Hamilton automation platforms
Running automated liquid handling workflows
Developing and implementing new laboratory methods
Processing samples received from multiple sites
Performing DNA and RNA extraction
Preparing samples for sequencing workflows
Running RT-PCR assays
Conducting sample QC and validation activities
Supporting characterization of engineered cell lines
Assisting with scaling laboratory automation processes
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High-Value Nice-to-Haves
Python programming
Snowflake database experience
SQL experience
Workflow automation
Scientific data analysis
CHO cell handling
Recombinant protein expression
Additional cell culture experience
Candidate Ranking Guide
Top Candidate 5+ years of molecular biology experience
Hands-on Hamilton automation experience
DNA/RNA extraction expertise
RT-PCR and NGS sample preparation experience
Cell culture experience
Python and/or SQL experience
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