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R&D Partners · 1 day ago

Scientist II (Cell and Molecular Biology)

Pleasanton, CA

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$73K/yr - $109K/yr

5+ years exp

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. They are seeking a Scientist II to support biotechnology clients with Culture Collection and Panel Production activities, focusing on the acquisition, characterization, and management of biological materials.

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Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision, execute assigned project activities using established procedures and applying scientific knowledge and accumulated experience to complete projects involving manipulation of human cell lines, microorganisms, and/or other biological materials

Perform standard recombinant DNA techniques, including cloning, restriction digestion, ligation, and bacterial transformation

Perform routine and specialized cell culture procedures using adherent and suspension immortalized cell lines

Analyze plasmid DNA and RNA transcripts for purity, concentration, and quality

Make recommendations to resolve problems encountered during experimental procedures

Receive general direction; plan and execute own work. May act as a project lead

Maintain an effective scientific knowledge base and apply broad scientific concepts to resolve problems of moderate scope and complexity

Analyze alternative approaches to solve problems or develop new perspectives on existing solutions

Ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness of all assigned projects, tasks, and related activities

Summarize experimental results and review conclusions with supervisor or project lead. Communicate results through written reports and presentations as needed

Maintain accurate electronic records using validated systems, ensuring data is recorded in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner

Perform work in accordance with established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by applicable external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA)

Participate in routine laboratory maintenance, laboratory safety activities, ISO, and QSR implementation

Qualification

Molecular BiologyCell CultureCloning TechniquesNucleic Acid ExtractionAseptic TechniquesLaboratory PracticesData IntegrityMicrosoft OfficeLIMS SoftwareElectronic Lab NotebooksTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Microbiology, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience

Experience with aseptic techniques and bacterial and/or mammalian cell culture

Ability to manually manipulate samples (including plating, pipetting, labeling, and vialing) on a routine basis, with or without reasonable accommodation

Experience with cloning techniques, including plasmid design and preparation, restriction enzyme digestion, ligation, bacterial transformation, and downstream processing

Experience performing nucleic acid extractions (DNA/RNA), quantification, amplification, and characterization using tools such as Qubit, Nanodrop, gel electrophoresis, and PCR instruments

Ability to work in a laboratory environment on a daily basis under BSL-2 laboratory conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including work with infectious or engineered biological materials and a variety of sample types (e.g., blood, serum, urine, stool)

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative team environment with multiple stakeholders across the organization

Understanding of good laboratory practices, data integrity, and documentation standards

Ability to plan work independently and determine next steps within the context of an overall project

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications