Scientist

Title - Scientist
Location - Irvine, CA (92602)
Duration - 06 months


Summary:
This is a unique opportunity to join innovative and early-stage development projects. This position will provide R&D support for process improvement and method development. The Engineer/scientist will partner with other R&D engineers/scientist both within the Tissue and Biotechnology Center of Excellence and across business units to improve the durability of our products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Independently perform experiments and tests based on protocols, analyze results, and write reports
• Provide support with instructions for sample preparation, data collection and other tasks
• Manage chemical and equipment inventories
• Prepare documentation including lab notebook and PowerPoint presentation

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Basic ability to analyze data and accurately document and record results.
• Detail orientated
• Self-motivated
• Critical thinking
• Good organizational skills for time management and documentation
• Effective communication
• Adaptability

Education/Experience:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or science
• 1 + year of laboratory experience with biochemistry, chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering
• Prior experience using plate reader, microscope, or other instrumentation

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. 
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: $25.00/hr.