Skip to content

Job Openings

Scientist 2

San Diego, CA 92122

Posted: 03/20/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 547365 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target pay: 35-42
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 for training others, raising the consistency and quality of data collection of the team, 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.

Requirements: Typically requires a Bachelors degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
  • Highly motivated individual with the proven ability to think creatively to solve challenging technical problems effectively and efficiently
  • Good knowledge of standard molecular biology/nucleic acid-based protocols for both DNA and RNA
  • Experience with statistics, Statistical Process Control and DOE techniques is desired
  • Sound laboratory skills required.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A desire to be part of fast paced dynamic development environment.
  • Solid skills in document writing; development of reports, plans, work instructions, etc.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
  • Detail-oriented, organized, ability to implement protocols and keep good notes in a lab notebook
  • Ability to handle hazardous and biohazardous materials including human blood products

Desirable, but not required:
  • Strong background in NGS technology and data analysis tools
  • Experience working in Pre-PCR and Biosafety Level 2 laboratory environments desired
  • Expertise in bioinformatic approaches for analysis of large data sets
  • Experience and working knowledge of product development process
  • Knowledge of quality systems (e.g. ISO 13485)
  • Understanding of ILMNs library prep portfolio

Experience/Education:
  • Typically requires a Bachelors degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or related field and a minimum of 4 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.

Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, 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 The Planet Group.

Wordpress Social Share Plugin powered by Ultimatelysocial