Job Title:- Scientific Researcher Location:- South San Francisco, CA,94080 Duration:- 12 Months
Roles and Responsibilities:- The Scientific Researcher performs laboratory-based activities and processes related to the tracking, registration, inventory, preparation (e.g., DNA/RNA extractions from human biospecimens (fluid and tissue samples), human cell culture, organoid culture, Serum, Plasma and PBMC isolation from blood samples) and distribution of biological samples from clinical and non-clinical trials. This includes handling of associated metadata, coordination and execution of manual/and or automated sample processing and data workflows, request evaluation and ensuring that lab activities fulfill customer needs while achieving operational excellence in quality, service levels, cost and compliance. The Scientific Researcher will be reporting to the Lab Head.
Specific Responsibilities:
Under minimal supervision, executes assigned project activities using established procedures and applying scientific knowledge and accumulated experience to complete projects involving human bio samples processing.
Makes recommendations to resolve problems encountered while performing procedures.
Analyzes alternative approaches to solve problems or develop new perspectives on existing solutions.
Receives general direction; plans and executes own work.
Maintains an effective scientific knowledge base and effectively uses broad scientific concepts to resolve problems of moderate scope and complexity.
Responsible for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of all assigned projects, tasks and related activities.
Summarizes experimental results, and reviews conclusions with the Lab Head.
May communicate the results of experiments in the form of reports and presentations.
Accountable for electronic records management and use of validated systems ensuring information is recorded in a timely manner, accurately and consistently.
May work on a variety of infectious human material and sample types (blood, serum, urine, stool etc.).
Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies.
Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety.
Experience:
Experience in assessing, tracking and fulfilling research customer needs on an operational level in an efficient and timely way with a high degree of customer orientation and ability to communicate with stakeholders on multiple levels.
Prior experience in biobank-based processing laboratory experience.
Human Specimen handling expertise combined with computational skills in relation to research.
Prior experience with human tissue culture and organoid culture and flow cytometry is a plus.
Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
inside and outside their functional areas.
Prior knowledge of handling FFPE, OCT tissue blocks and slides with pathology lab sample handling experience is a plus
Must be well organized and meticulous.
Flexibility with respect to projects, unique biological material handling requirements, and meeting client/organizational goals and expectations.
Must be able to work in a laboratory environment on a daily basis under BSL-2 laboratory conditions.
Good written and verbal communication skills. Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
Truly passionate about the importance of biorepository management, as well as the ability to work in a global, matrix environment.
Demonstrated aptitude in cross-functional collaboration.
Results and goals oriented.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology with 5 years industry or
academy lab experience.
Masters (MS) degree, in Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology
with 3 years industry or academy lab experience.
Following are some expectations for hands on laboratory experience (minimum 2-3 years): 1) DNA/ RNA extraction from human samples (blood, tissue, stool). 2) Serum, plasma, PBMC isolation from fresh human blood and aliquoting of the samples. 3) Handling human stool, saliva, urine, samples for various downstream processing. 4) Experience in using LIMS and eLN.
CPRA: The Company is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAhr@spectraforce.com.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $42.00/hr.
