Kelly is hiring for a Scientist position with one of our clients in Austin, TX. Full time- W2
Shift: 8-5 M-F
12 months contract (May be extended or converted)
$35/hr
: The individual will work with R&D on product development, and analytical validation workflows.
Will apply technical knowledge to develop design verification and validation test methods kits/reagents/instruments/workflows for nucleic acid purification from plasma, cell culture media and FFPE samples.
Modify experimental procedures to suit the particular needs of experiments
Develop a hypothesis and then design the necessary set of experiments to test the hypothesis with limited guidance
Analyze the data derived and explain the outcome of their experiments
Maintain accurate and detailed lab notebooks and appropriate documentation based on the scientific method enabling other scientists to reproduce their experiments
Prepares regular reports documenting experiments
Presents research data and conclusions in 10–30-minute sessions
Ability to read a scientific paper, reproduce the experiments described and understand the conclusions
Complete lab compliance activities
Qualifications and Education Requirements: Bachelors or Master's degree in Biological Science, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering or related field.
At least 3-5 years laboratory experience in either academic or industry setting. Industrial experience in Next Generation Sequencing environment a plus. Regulated background experience a plus.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Strong laboratory and technical hands-on skills required.
Pipet and perform procedures reproducibly.
Perform a dilution series to create a standard curve.
Perform lab calculations needed to make solutions from powder or from stock.
Operate basic lab equipment such as computers, centrifuges, quantitation instruments, Agilent Bioanalyzer, PCR, real-time qPCR instruments, plate readers etc.
Routine experience with most common molecular procedures such as nucleic acid isolation, endpoint PCR, real-time PCR.
Mammalian cell culture experience is a must have experience for this position.
Technical expertise in molecular biology and standard analytical QC assays. Specifically, automated and manual nucleic acid isolation techniques, qPCR, dPCR, and NGS using Applied Biosystems and Thermo Fisher instrumentation: Kingfisher Magnetic Particle Handlers, Quantstudios, Ion Torrent, Nanodrop, Qubit, etc.
Must have Mammalian cell culture experience.
Experience with statistically based plan development, power, test method development, data-driven decision-making, statistical analysis (JMP), DOE, and design-focused six sigma experience
Experience in an IVD development environment.
Experience writing and implementing quality focused procedures.
Experience working with BSL2 sample types in BSL2 lab setting.
Good writing & presentation skills
Works well in a team setting, flexible, highly collaborative, ready to learn, and always willing to help others
Capable of multi-tasking and ensure timely completion and execution of tasks
Self-motivated, detail oriented, proactive, organized, diligent, and flexible
Shows initiative by taking on new tasks, beyond what is generally expected
Generates ideas to improve current processes
Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office , not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please apply online to be considered for the position.
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