Scientist II

9-Month Contract

$33-$43/Hour

Job Description:

The Molecular Lab RUO/LDT/Pharma Partnering Research and Early Development in Pleasanton, CA at Roche Diagnostics Solutions is seeking a talented and motivated Scientist to support the development of assays and reagents for PCR and NGS. The qualified candidate will join a cross functional team of scientists.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Works under general supervision to conduct and monitor laboratory experiments utilizing established and published procedures, and technical and theoretical understanding.
• Makes recommendations to resolve problems encountered during experimental procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of experimental results.
• Summarizes experimental results, and reviews conclusions with supervisor/project leader.
• Communicates results of experiments in the form of reports and presentations. Keeps supervisor/project leader informed of project status, particularly of significant findings and results in critical problem areas.
• Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA).
• Analyzes experimental data using various data analysis software and/or applying quantitative methods.
• Forms conclusions, and provides/documents process improvements. Uses technical writing skills to produce reports and documents. May present findings at internal meeting.
• Assumes accountability for own electronic notebook documentation, ensuring experimental methods and results are recorded timely, accurately and consistently, and according to established formats.
• Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation.
• May troubleshoot issues related to instrumentation.
• Keeps informed of trends and developments in area of scientific responsibility. Knows and effectively uses the broad concepts of a particular field or specialization to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity

Your Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field required. Master's degree is preferred.
• 2 years of relevant industry experience required. 4 years of experience preferred.

Other knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to design and execute relevant laboratory experimentation and determine next steps within the context of overall project goals and direction.
• Competent in sample preparation, DNA/RNA extraction, pre-analytics, qPCR, digital PCR, NGS library preparation and other standard molecular biology techniques
• Competent in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses