Title: Scientist Location: Thousand Oaks CA 91320 Duration: 18 Months
**This role will be aligned to Client in Thousand Oaks, CA. Candidates local to thousand oaks only. This is an on-site role, but option to work remotely a couple times a week will be possible. **Engagement worker hours will be: Working hours are 8 am – 5pm. 8 hours/per day
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications What type of qualities/characteristics are you looking for in candidates to work best with your team? Strong communicator (oral and written) Excellent organization skills with ability to craft and troubleshoot experiments with limited guidance Able to work independently as well as part of a cross-functional team Strong attention to detail with ability to multi-task/prioritize and deliver on timelines
We are looking for a talented and motivated scientist to join our cell line development group, where they will be responsible for designing and validating automated processes for generating high-quality and high-yield cell lines for protein expression. They will also maintain electronic laboratory notebooks, analyze and interpret data, generate written reports and communicate project updates, implement innovative methods to improve expression technologies, and generate relevant data toward publications, patent applications, and regulatory submissions. To be successful in this role, they will need to have a strong background in cell biology, molecular biology, and biotechnology, as well as critical thinking, exhibit curiosity and desire to learn/ask questions, strong communication skills, be organized, diligent, and have a hardworking attitude.
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets: • Strong background in cell biology, molecular biology, biotechnology, experience in mammalian cell culture, cell line development, and protein expression • Excellent oral and written communication skills with proficiency in relevant software (e.g Microsoft Office, Graphpad prism etc.) • Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team, self-motivated, curious, able to multi-task and prioritize with strong interpersonal skills and proactive leadership mindset
Day to Day Responsibilities: • Successful design and validation of automated processes for manufacturing cell lines including transfection, selection, subcloning, passaging, screening, banking. • Maintain electronic laboratory notebooks • Analyze and interpret data • Generate written reports and communicate project updates • Implement innovative methods to improve expression technologies • Generate relevant data toward publications, patent applications, and regulatory submissions
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: $37.00/hr.
