Scientist II, Molecular Biology

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Job Description

How Will You Make an Impact?

The Scientist II, Molecular Biology, will take a leading role in verification and validation (V&V) and change validation of instrument systems with the emphasis on molecular biology and biochemistry. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise on a project and department level and will be expected to integrate into a dynamic and multidisciplinary team. The successful individual is required to exhibit a results oriented attitude with the ability to thrive in the fast paced environment of biotechnology.

The Scientist II will specifically work on Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) systems and, therefore, will have extensive experience in CE for Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis applications. On top of that, successful candidate will possess good practical knowledge of other molecular biology techniques, such as PCR, qPCR, sample prep. The Scientist II will possess the technical capacity to develop experimental hypotheses, design and perform experiments, analyze data sets, and write protocols and reports.

What will you do?

• Leads V&V activities for new and change validation for existing instrumentation based on Capillary Electrophoresis, PCR, qPCR, and other molecular biology methods.
• Represents verification and validation function on a project core team.
• Plans and conducts experiments using molecular biology methods (DNA sequencing, PCR, qPCR, DNA sequencing, gel electrophoresis, etc.).
• Maintains accurate laboratory records and data
• Exercises independent judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Problem solving using knowledge of technical product details, design control and basic regulatory issues.
• Designs and conducts experiments independently and writes procedures, protocols and reports
• Recommends and executes changes to processes, procedures or products internally to the department.
• Possesses strong computer skills and can manage and analyze data sets.
• May lead training and guidance of junior scientists; may review and approve junior scientist's work
• Adheres to internal policies and procedures, as well as external quality standards.

How will you get here?

I. Education

• Required - Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or similar (at upper second-class level) with 4 years of experience. Fresh Ph.D. can apply.

II. Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with molecular biology methods.
• Hands-on experience with Capillary Electrophoresis for Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis is required.
• Experience with statistics packages, e.g. JMP, Minitab.

III. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experimental design and analysis skills
• Possess good laboratory and documentation practices.
• Strong laboratory knowledge of assays development best practices
• Familiar with Excel and Statistical Data Analysis tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate and manage multiple project tasks
• Experience working in regulated environment (e.g., ISO 13485) is an advantage.