Planet Pharma
Overview
Target Pay Rate: 40-55/hr
salary will be commensurate with experience. Client is seeking a qualified and highly motivated individual for the role of Scientist II in BioSpecimen Acquisition and Management to support Culture Collection and Panel production activities. The BioSpecimen Acquisition and Management function is a centralized service which supports the acquisition, characterization, and management of biological materials, as well as the build of select panels for clinical research and cultivation and characterization of various microorganisms and mammalian cell lines. The Scientist II will facilitate the daily operations associated with fulfilling service requests for culture collection and panel activities, while providing practical biological solutions to our customers to drive innovation. This position is on-site in Pleasanton, California. Local candidates only.
Specific Responsibilities
Under minimal supervision, executes assigned project activities using established procedures and applying scientific knowledge to complete projects involving manipulating human cell lines, microorganisms and/or other biological material. Perform standard recombinant DNA techniques including cloning, restriction digestion, ligation, and transformation of bacteria. Grow bacterial cultures under sterile conditions to ensure successful transformation and plasmid propagation. Analyze plasmid DNA and RNA transcripts for purity, concentration, and quality. Make recommendations to resolve problems encountered while performing procedures. Receives general direction; plans and executes own work. May act as a project lead. Maintains an effective scientific knowledge base and effectively uses broad scientific concepts to resolve problems of moderate scope and complexity. Analyzes alternative approaches to solve problems or develop new perspectives on existing solutions. Responsible for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of all assigned projects, tasks and related activities. Summarizes experimental results and reviews conclusions with supervisor/project leader. May communicate results in reports and presentations. Accountable for electronic records management and use of validated systems ensuring information is recorded in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA). Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation.
Position Requirements & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, or Microbiology or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience. Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, or Microbiology or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience. Experience with aseptic techniques and bacterial culture or cell culture. Must be able to manually manipulate samples (plating, pipetting, labeling and vialing) on a routine basis. Experience with cloning techniques including plasmid design and preparation, restriction enzyme digestion, ligation and bacterial transformation and processing. Experience in performing nucleic acid extractions (DNA/RNA), quantification, amplification and characterization using Qubit, Nanodrop, Gel electrophoresis, PCR machines, etc. Must be able to work in a laboratory environment on a daily basis under BSL-2 laboratory conditions. May work with infectious human material and various sample types. Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment with multiple stakeholders across the organization. Understanding of good laboratory, data and documentation practices. Ability to plan work and determine next steps within the context of an overall project. Competent with Microsoft Office and Google applications. Experience with LIMS software, ELN and JMP (preferred). Client-facing experience is a plus.
Additional Information
The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Get notified about new Scientist jobs in Pleasanton, CA.
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Target Pay Rate: 40-55/hr
salary will be commensurate with experience. Client is seeking a qualified and highly motivated individual for the role of Scientist II in BioSpecimen Acquisition and Management to support Culture Collection and Panel production activities. The BioSpecimen Acquisition and Management function is a centralized service which supports the acquisition, characterization, and management of biological materials, as well as the build of select panels for clinical research and cultivation and characterization of various microorganisms and mammalian cell lines. The Scientist II will facilitate the daily operations associated with fulfilling service requests for culture collection and panel activities, while providing practical biological solutions to our customers to drive innovation. This position is on-site in Pleasanton, California. Local candidates only.
Specific Responsibilities
Under minimal supervision, executes assigned project activities using established procedures and applying scientific knowledge to complete projects involving manipulating human cell lines, microorganisms and/or other biological material. Perform standard recombinant DNA techniques including cloning, restriction digestion, ligation, and transformation of bacteria. Grow bacterial cultures under sterile conditions to ensure successful transformation and plasmid propagation. Analyze plasmid DNA and RNA transcripts for purity, concentration, and quality. Make recommendations to resolve problems encountered while performing procedures. Receives general direction; plans and executes own work. May act as a project lead. Maintains an effective scientific knowledge base and effectively uses broad scientific concepts to resolve problems of moderate scope and complexity. Analyzes alternative approaches to solve problems or develop new perspectives on existing solutions. Responsible for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of all assigned projects, tasks and related activities. Summarizes experimental results and reviews conclusions with supervisor/project leader. May communicate results in reports and presentations. Accountable for electronic records management and use of validated systems ensuring information is recorded in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA). Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation.
Position Requirements & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, or Microbiology or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience. Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, or Microbiology or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience. Experience with aseptic techniques and bacterial culture or cell culture. Must be able to manually manipulate samples (plating, pipetting, labeling and vialing) on a routine basis. Experience with cloning techniques including plasmid design and preparation, restriction enzyme digestion, ligation and bacterial transformation and processing. Experience in performing nucleic acid extractions (DNA/RNA), quantification, amplification and characterization using Qubit, Nanodrop, Gel electrophoresis, PCR machines, etc. Must be able to work in a laboratory environment on a daily basis under BSL-2 laboratory conditions. May work with infectious human material and various sample types. Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment with multiple stakeholders across the organization. Understanding of good laboratory, data and documentation practices. Ability to plan work and determine next steps within the context of an overall project. Competent with Microsoft Office and Google applications. Experience with LIMS software, ELN and JMP (preferred). Client-facing experience is a plus.
Additional Information
The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Get notified about new Scientist jobs in Pleasanton, CA.
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