Scientist II (Microbiology)

PDS Tech, Inc. is seeking a Microbiology Scientist in Eugene, OR.
Position Summary:

• The Scientist II will be responsible for supporting the development of products and solutions for the detection of cellular targets and functions using fluorescence microscopy.

Responsibilities:

• Support product development activities
• Work with other biologists on a cross-functional team
• Grow and plate cells, stain with fluorescent reagents, and generate image data
• Annotate images to support development of image analysis algorithms
• Quantitative analysis of experimental data
• Execute and communicate technical lab work
• May serve as the technical lead on cross-functional teams
• Perform tasks independently with guidance
• Excellent data organizational skills
• Contributes well-considered ideas for new products and improvements to procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.S. Degree in biology, bioengineering or related field, with relevant industrial or academic experience or a B.S. with 2 years of relevant industrial or academic experience.
• Experience or knowledge of multiplex fluorescence microscopy
• Working knowledge of fluorescence microscopy, and quantitative imaging and data analysis (e.g. ImageJ)
• Familiarity with diverse sample types and processing methods, including adherent and suspension cell lines, and cryo-preserved and FFPE tissue sections
• Demonstrated ability to work alongside scientists and engineers in a team environment
• Ability to work independently
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications (nice to have):

• Experience developing multicolor panel design in flow cytometry or microscopy
• Experience in image annotation for the development of machine learning algorithms
• Previous industrial product development experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experimental design, execution, and data analysis

PDS Tech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Founded in 1977, PDS Tech, Inc. is one of the nation's premier specialty staffing firms with 31 offices nationwide. We offer a full range of benefits including:

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Weekly payroll
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility
• Completion Bonuses
• Training
• Please note availability of benefits may vary by position

PDS specializes in Engineering and IT arenas including Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Telecommunications, Automotive, and Energy just to name a few. Our reputation, track record, and years of continuous growth reflect the commitment to quality that our employees and clients experience first-hand. To find out more about PDS, please visit www.pdstech.com

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