Molecular Scientist
- $35 to $45 Hourly
- Medical , Dental
- Full-Time
Exciting opportunity to take part clinical research for development of of therapeutics and projects through assay development, validation, and execution. Work with cross-functional groups on an array of scientific projects.
Contract to Hire Opportunity
Pay (DOE): Scientist: $40-45/hr; Associate Scientist: $35-40/hr.
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
- The Scientist role will focus on molecular projects with emphasis on assay design and development, validation, and execution in a timely manner.
- Perform assays or analyses according to SOPs and support development of new procedures and improvement of existing SOPs.
- Work together with assigned laboratory staff to ensure efficient organization, quality, development and execution of project(s).
- Support the development and implementation of next generation sequencing (NGS) scientific services to fulfill the Translational Research needs of customers
- Design and perform experiments, independently and accurately analyze and present data
- High quality output is essential with the ability to build efficiency into improving productivity metrics
- Work with managers and team members to develop project timelines and meet milestones.
- Train and mentor junior staff in molecular techniques, data analysis, collation and presentation
- Assist in establishing and improving all procedures and required SOP documentation
- Responsible for troubleshooting and correcting scientific issues/problems
REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s Degree with a concentration in Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related field of study
- 5+ years’ related experience in an academic core or industry
- OR PhD. in Genomics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Genetics or related fields with post doc lab experience.
- Experience in molecular biology, genomics or bioinformatics
- Wet lab experience in the entire NGS workflow (Illumina or Ion Torrent), from library preparation to sequencing is highly desired.
- Experience in quantitative PCR (qPCR), digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) and NanoString is a plus.
- Experience in DNA and RNA extractions from a variety of sources is a plus.
- A solid understanding of current GLP and/or ISO/CAP/CLIA standards
- A combination of molecular biology wet lab and bioinformatics skills
This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!
Astrix provides scientists to a broad spectrum of scientific based industries including: Chemical, Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Food Science, Flavors and Fragrances, Biomedical, Consumer Products, Environmental, Medical device, Petrochemical and Clinical Research.
Since 1995 Astrix has been delivering information technology consulting, regulatory advisory services and staffing solutions to the scientific community. We can assist in augmenting your internal resources to deliver optimum solutions on time and within budget. It is our goal to simply do it right. We work everyday to create value and build trust with our clients, employees, partners and vendors. Astrix provides scientists to a broad spectrum of scientific based industries including: Chemical, Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Food Science, Flavors and Fragrances, Biomedical, Consumer Products, Environmental, Medical device, Petrochemical and Clinical Research.
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