Position Title: Scientist I
Work Location: 4300 Hacienda Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Assignment Duration: 12 months (approx).
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary:
The Molecular Lab Research & Early Development team is seeking motivated candidates focusing on developing molecular assays for infectious diseases and genomics diagnostics. Our mission is to safeguard global health by pioneering advanced molecular diagnostic solutions.

Background & Context:
Support pre-clinical scientific studies in research for the mIDDS Subchapter in Pleasanton, including biological sample handling, in vitro transcription, nucleic acid purification, amplification and detection for both blood screening and microbiology projects. This is largely a wet lab-based position.

Key Responsibilities:
• Performs hands-on research activities at the bench for multiple hours per day.
• Works independently or with supervisor’s help: research, design, plan, and execute innovative and well-controlled experiments, with high attention to detail.
• ?Ensures activities are consistent with project critical path and responds appropriately to changing priorities.
• Accurately, consistently, and promptly records experimental methods, materials and results in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Analyses data, evaluates results and plans for the next steps.
• Integrates previous and current results to determine next experimental steps and the impact on long-term project goals.
• Presents findings at group or departmental meetings.
• May assist in preparing summaries, memos, internal reports, presentations, manuscripts, etc.
• Collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams
• Ensure that all the training activities are up to date

Qualification & Experience:
• Technical understanding of and laboratory experience in: biological sample handling, in vitro transcription, nucleic acid purification, amplification and detection.
• Experience with PCR, qPCR, dPCR and gel electrophoresis. Hands-on experience with qPCR is highly desired, as assigned projects will involve assisting in the development of qPCR assays to diagnose pathogens.
• Understanding of next-generation sequencing technologies is preferred.
• Experience with growing and manipulating BSL-2 bacteria is a plus.
• Ability to learn and work effectively, exhibit professional manners and establish constructive working relationships.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and organisational skills in a dynamic, constantly changing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Master’s degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field
• Typically 1-3 years of industry experience

 
 
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 pay range is $44.00/hr - $49.29/hr.