Skip to content

Job Openings

Scientist 2

San Diego, CA 92122

Posted: 05/23/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 606540 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Target Pay Rate: 35.50-44.25/hr **salary will be commensurate with experience 

Job Description:
Client is in search of a skilled individual to join the Assay On-Market Support and Development team on a contract basis. As a member of this team, you’ll engage with various library prep products, alongside sequencing and analysis platforms.  This role hinges on a solid foundation in molecular biology and a comprehensive understanding of client or NGS library prep techniques.

Position Responsibilities:

 ·Designs and performs experiments of varying complexity and across a broad array of techniques, foresees issues and works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments, conceives of new ways to analyze the data and present it

·Makes detailed technical observations and documents them in laboratory notebooks and confluence pages, etc.

·Plans, conducts, summarizes, reports consistent conclusions, and generates recommendations for follow up experiments and may suggest alternate strategies

·Takes responsibility delivering consistency and quality of data collection, establishes criteria and / or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality and productivity

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

 Position Requirements:

·Able to readily apply experiential knowledge to develop new or adapt existing technology and processes; mastering some relevant area

·Highly proficient, productive, and effective in the lab

·Direct experience with execution of NGS library prep assays and workflows are highly preferred

·Ability to design complex experiments containing appropriate controls to anticipate potential problems; able to troubleshoot issues

·Able to draw sound conclusions from complex experiment data sets

·Strong knowledge of a breadth of standard methods used in the department

·Strong ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines with team members and internal customers

·Communicate effectively in various environments with different stakeholders; tailoring communications and presentations as necessary

 All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:
 
·Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

Apply Online

Send an email reminder to:

Share This Job:

Related Jobs:

Login to save this search and get notified of similar positions.

About San Diego, CA

Ready to embark on an exciting career journey in sunny Southern California? Explore our job opportunities in the thriving city of San Diego! Known for its stunning beaches, perfect weather, and vibrant culture, San Diego offers a unique combination of career growth and quality of life. With renowned attractions like Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, and the USS Midway Museum, along with a diverse culinary scene and a plethora of art galleries and theaters like the La Jolla Playhouse, there's always something new to experience. Whether you're a sports enthusiast looking to cheer for the Padres at Petco Park or seeking outdoor adventures at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, San Diego has something for everyone. Begin your job search today and discover why this picturesque city is the perfect place to elevate your career!

Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.