Laboratory Research Associate II
job summary: Seeking a Lab Research Assistant level II for 7 Month contract opportunity in California.
The Research Associate II, with guidance from more experienced scientists, is responsible for day-to-day experimental work including execution of bench experiments, analysis of data, and documentation of results. Working in a team setting, the Research Associate II will primarily be involved in Research and Development projects assisting in translating research ideas and concepts into the product development pipeline towards development of diagnostic assay products.Specifically, this Research Associate II will process whole blood specimens collected in blood tubes subjected to test conditions to establish shelf-life and specimen stability claims. The samples will be analyzed for DNA quality and integrity, protein concentration, and volumetric recovery.
Essential Duties- include but are not limited to the following:
- Conduct bench level experiments within a specific product or technology area.
- Process whole blood specimens collected in blood tubes.
- With guidance, plan, record, and analyze results of bench level experiments within a specific product or technology area.
- Operate scientific instrumentation related to performance of duties and notifies appropriate personnel of any problems.
- Effectively utilize and apply established methods or technologies.
- Contribute ideas to improve team processes.
- Provide technical input and participates in decisions affecting project planning and experimental design.
- Maintain lab notebook in a complete and consistent manner, following all legal, ISO, and QSR requirements, as well as keeping clear and complete.
- Prepare reports and documentation providing the analysis or summarization of experimental results and outcomes to supervisor, technical teams/groups, or project teams.
- Present experimental results, information and updates at project or departmental meetings.
- Work on problems of moderate scope in which analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
- Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
- Work with project team members on assignments to meet department and project objectives.
- Work within project timeframes that are established collaboratively by team members.
- Ability to work in a BSL-2 environment following Biosafety guidelines.
- Ability to complete assignments in expected time frame and seek out additional work when assignments are completed ahead of time.
- Effective presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively within team and department.
- strong attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively work on several tasks with changing priorities.
- strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
- Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
- Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.
- Ability to lift to 20 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
- Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
- Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
- Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
- Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment including pipettes, analytical balances, centrifuges, vortexes, refrigerators, incubators, freezers, water baths, and heat blocks.
- May perform repetitious actions using lab tools.
- Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range.
- May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation."
Mandatory Skills:
- Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemical/Physical/Biological Science, or related field.
- 1+ years of relevant experience.
- Basic knowledge of molecular biology and/or biochemical techniques.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
job type: Contract
salary: $40 - 42 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:Essential Duties- include but are not limited to the following:
- Conduct bench level experiments within a specific product or technology area.
- Process whole blood specimens collected in blood tubes.
- With guidance, plan, record, and analyze results of bench level experiments within a specific product or technology area.
- Operate scientific instrumentation related to performance of duties and notifies appropriate personnel of any problems.
- Effectively utilize and apply established methods or technologies.
- Contribute ideas to improve team processes.
- Provide technical input and participates in decisions affecting project planning and experimental design.
- Maintain lab notebook in a complete and consistent manner, following all legal, ISO, and QSR requirements, as well as keeping clear and complete.
- Prepare reports and documentation providing the analysis or summarization of experimental results and outcomes to supervisor, technical teams/groups, or project teams.
- Present experimental results, information and updates at project or departmental meetings.
- Work on problems of moderate scope in which analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
- Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
- Work with project team members on assignments to meet department and project objectives.
- Work within project timeframes that are established collaboratively by team members.
- Ability to work in a BSL-2 environment following Biosafety guidelines.
- Ability to complete assignments in expected time frame and seek out additional work when assignments are completed ahead of time.
- Effective presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively within team and department.
- strong attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively work on several tasks with changing priorities.
- strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
- Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
- Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.
- Ability to lift to 20 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
- Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
- Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
- Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
- Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment including pipettes, analytical balances, centrifuges, vortexes, refrigerators, incubators, freezers, water baths, and heat blocks.
- May perform repetitious actions using lab tools.
- Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range.
- May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation."
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 2 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
- Research & Development
- Microsoft
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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