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Scientist II - Molecular Biology

Employer
Kelly services
Location
Austin County, Texas, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 6, 2021

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Job Title: Scientist II, Molecular Biology
Location: Austin, TX
Compensation: Competitive, based on candidate experience
Term: Full-time, permanent position
About Our Client
Our client is an Austin-based company commercializing a battery-powered, fully disposable, sample-to result, PCR testing device. they are currently focused on developing a COVID-19 test . Their platform uses real-time RT-PCR, requires no technical expertise to operate, and delivers on-the-spot results in under one hour. They offer a fast-paced, dynamic, collegial environment, where individual contributions are highly valued while working on meaningful, exciting projects.
Position Summary:
Our client is seeking a scientist who will be involved in the creation of a next generation molecular diagnostic device platform. The selected individual will support the development of stand-alone diagnostic tests for the detection of human pathogens. Responsibilities include performing and analyzing molecular biology experiments related to RNA and DNA isolation, amplification, and detection. This position requires performing repetitive novel and routine molecular biology techniques with a high level of attention to detail.
The successful candidate will have:
- At least three years of intense practical experience as a lab assistant in a biotech?related field
- A good working knowledge of standard molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid isolation, real-time qPCR, etc.
- Demonstrated an ability to work with minimal supervision
- An aptitude for quickly learning new techniques and problem solving
- Experience working collegially in small teams and fast?paced projects
- At least a 4-year degree in molecular biology, biochemistry or a related field
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Why Kelly ®* *?
Kelly® Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire talented people just like you. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills and interests-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background/education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get you noticed.
About Kelly *®
At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.
Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

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