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R&D Partners · 1 day ago

Scientist

Pleasanton, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$73K/yr - $109K/yr

5+ years exp

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider specializing in scientific research and engineering. They are seeking a Scientist II to execute project activities involving manipulation of biological materials and perform standard recombinant DNA techniques.

Staffing Agency

Hiring Manager

Carolyn F. Gladd

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

Qualification

Molecular BiologyCell CultureCloning TechniquesAseptic TechniquesDNA/RNA Analysis

Required

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

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