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Scientist 2
5200 Illumina Way San Diego, CA 92122 US
Job Description
Target Pay Rate: 35.50 - 44.25/hr **salary will be commensurate with experience
Job Description:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual for this Scientist 2 position within the Sample Core Biorepository to help run day to day operations. Our ideal candidate will work cross functionally with the team and other groups to provide samples and services to assist project teams.
Position Responsibilities:
A Designs and performs experiments of varying complexity and across a broad array of techniques including but not limited to:
- Extraction of nucleic acids from FFPE blood plasma and cell lines
- Quantification and qualification of nucleic acids using fluorometric qPCR and size selection methods
- Makes detailed technical observations and documents them in electronic laboratory notebooks
- Foresees issues and works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments
- Independently plans and conducts experiments based on predetermined priorities or business needs
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:
- Experience with manual or automated nucleic acids extraction, qualification, and quantification methods
- 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
- Highly proficient, productive, and effective in the lab
- Ability to design and analyze experiments containing appropriate controls to optimize process efficiency or troubleshoot issues
- Cell culture experience
- Experience culturing a variety of mammalian cancer cell lines
- Exceptional sterile technique
- Nucleic acid extractions from cell lines
- Nucleic acid quant/QC which can includes Nanodrop, Accuclear, Quantifluor, qPCR, FA, Quibit, or Tapestation
- Experience working with customers and/or other teams
- Laboratory upkeep which includes cleaning, restocking consumables/reagents, and maintaining equipment
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:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
- Flow cytometry
- Single cell RNA-seq
- Bacterial culture and/or bioburden testing
- Experience using inventory management system, i.e. SAP or BSI
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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