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Research Scientist - Molecular Biology

Employer
Actalent
Location
Bothell, Washington, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Aug 6, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Description:
Role Description:
We are seeking an outstanding, innovative, and creative Research Associate to join our R&D team to develop world-class products. This Research Associate will play multiple roles within the R&D group and will work within a small team responsible for development of cutting-edge molecular biology products and technologies with an emphasis on synthetic oligonucleotide applications.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and commercialize molecular biology products and/or kits
• Write and review technical documents associated with assay development including SOPs, validation plans, presentations, and publications.
• Provide timely technical support to customers, create customer-facing data and technical presentations.
• Support day-to-day operations, service, and troubleshooting for lab equipment.
• Perform statistical data analysis and present the results
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting for production team
Skills:
molecular biology, enzymatic assay, molecular cloning, hplc, uplc, next generation sequencing
Top Skills Details:
molecular biology, enzymatic assay, molecular cloning, hplc, uplc, next generation sequencing
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
• MSc or BS degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, or related biomedical field. BSc with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience on molecular biology
• Strong molecular biology laboratory skills are required. Experience in multiplex PCR, dPCR/qPCR, primer/probe/vector design, enzymatic reaction, molecular cloning is highly valued
• Experience in various qualification, quantification, and nucleic acid purification methods, e.g., PAGE, CE, HPLC, UPLC, NGS, etc, is preferred
• Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced, and cross-functional matrix environment
• Good documentation practices. Able to prepare documents including data summaries, technical, analytical, and scientific reports, and transfer the procedures to manufacturing
• Self-motivated and passionate. Comfortable to work in a fast-paced work environment
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We're supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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