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Scientist II

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Skills

PCR
Scientist
Molecular
Amino Acids

Summary

Greetings from IT Engagements

IT Engagements is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. We have an immediate opening for the below position with one of our premium clients.

Job Summary:

Job Title: Scientist I

Work Location: Pleasanton, CA (Onsite)

Interview process: 1. Phone 2. In-person

Must Haves:

Experience working with amino acids.
Must be comfortable discussing failures, lessons learned, and problem-solving approaches.
ddPCR (Digital Droplet PCR) experience is required.
A cover letter or professional bio *must be attached to the resume submission

Responsibilities

Works under general supervision, to conduct and monitor laboratory experiments utilizing established and published procedures, and technical and theoretical understanding.
Makes recommendations to resolve problems encountered during experimental procedures.
Assumes responsibility for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of experimental results.
Summarizes experimental results, and reviews conclusions with supervisor/project leader. Communicates results of experiments in the form of reports and presentations.
Keeps supervisor/project leader informed of project status, particularly of significant findings and results in critical problem areas.
Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and
as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA).
Analyzes experimental data using various data analysis software and/or applying quantitative methods.
Forms conclusions, and provides/documents process improvements. Uses technical writing skills to produce reports and documents.
May present findings at internal meeting.
Assumes accountability for own electronic notebook documentation, ensuring experimental methods and results are recorded timely, accurately and consistently, and according to established formats.
Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation.
May troubleshoot issues related to instrumentation.
Receives general instructions; plans and executes own work.
Keeps informed of trends and developments in area of scientific responsibility.
May establish and work with individuals or teams outside of immediate functional area or RMD.
Knows and effectively uses the broad concepts of a particular filed or specialization to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity.
Analyzes alternative approaches to solve problems or develop new perspectives on existing solutions.
May act as a lead for assigned projects or team.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

Formal Training/Education
Education Level Education Details Req Pref

Bachelor's Degree Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or
related field

Formal Training/Education
Education Level Education Details Req Pref

Master's Degree Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.with 5 years Relevant industry experience. X Or

Knowledge, Skill or Ability Req Pref Proficiency

Ability to design and execute relevant laboratory experimentation and determine next steps within the context of overall project goals and direction.

Interview Process

Phone Screen
Virtual Panel Interview (2 hours)

Required Qualifications / Notes

Experience working with amino acids.
Must be comfortable discussing failues, lessons learned, and problem-solving approaches.
ddPCR (Digital Droplet PCR) experience is required.
A cover letter or professional bio *must be attached to the resume submission

Thanks

Divya

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Dice Id: 91119149
Position Id: 2026-2375
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