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Base pay range
$35.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Job Description
R&D Scientist II
Exact Schedule - 8am-5pm M-F
Fully onsite
Pay Range: $35 - $40.00/hr on W2
How will you make an impact?
Niche Diagnostics within the Clinical Diagnostics Division of *** Scientific is seeking a highly motivated, innovative and experienced professional to join the Research and Development department at Fremont, California.
This is a hands-on bench scientist position. Responsible for research and development to support the creation of new in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) immunoassay products. The ideal candidate shall have excellent hands-on lab skills, strong documentation skills, demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data to draw conclusions and make recommendations, and strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
What will you do?
Contribute to the development of new immunoassay products for drug of abuse testing.
Screen antibodies for performance in new immunoassay products. May work with Senior scientist in the production of new antibodies.
Contribute to the design of new immunoassay products, conducting experiments under the guidance of more senior scientists.
Create test protocols and execute the benchtop testing in the lab against those protocols. Plan day-to-day tasks without direct guidance.
Formulate and optimize reagents for clinical analyzer testing, maintaining meticulous records in your lab notebook.
Review experimental results to confirm data accuracy, perform data analysis and make recommendations based on those results.
Perform all work in compliance with FDA Design Control guidance, ISO standards, cGMP, and other applicable regulations in the performance of your responsibilities.
Perform other responsibilities to support the needs of the department as assigned.
Maintain a constant focus on safety in the lab and within the site.
Demonstrate a strong continuous improvement focus and execution of improvement projects.
How will you get here?
Bachelor in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology or other related life science discipline with a minimum of 2 years of IVD product development experience. Or, M.S. or a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology/related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of experience.
Hands-on lab skills and experience is required with a strong desire to work in the lab.
Self-motivated, independent and a proactive driving force of efficient execution.
Must be willing to take direction from a Senior Scientist/Project Technical Lead in the execution of lab studies.
Experience working with biological materials is preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Ability to work constructively on a team is required.
Ability to use word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software is required.
Good organization and time management skills are required.
Strong preference will be given to those candidates having hands-on lab-based experience in IVD assay development from concept through development to commercialization.
Knowledge and hands-on experience with immunoassay techniques and antibody-based technology is preferred.
Knowledge of FDA/ISO design control and regulatory requirements related to IVD products is preferred.
Patience and willingness to learn are a must.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Research Services
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