Job Description
JOB TITLE SCIENTIST II (MOLECULAR BIOLOGY)
WORK LOCATION: US - AUSTIN, TEXAS 78744
CONTRACT POSITION: 12 MONTHS
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Will work in a fast-paced environment and contribute as a team member to meet pre-defined goals
- Will apply technical knowledge to develop kits/reagents/instruments for nucleic acid purification from various sample types, which include FFPE, blood, plasma, cells and tissues
- Will conduct experiments in molecular biology laboratories (including a BSL2 lab) on a continuous basis
- Perform sample extraction on automated instruments and all the quantitation testing using various analytical tools
- Maintain accurate and detailed lab notebooks and appropriate documentation based on the scientific method enabling other scientists to reproduce their experiments
- Analyze the data derived and explain the outcome of their experiments
- Prepare regular reports documenting experiments and present research data to a broader team
- Able to exercise independent judgment within generally defined procedures, laboratory methods and techniques
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Strong laboratory and technical hands on skills required:
- Pipet and perform procedures reproducibly
- Prepare solutions routinely from either powder or stock solutions following formulations
- Operate most basic lab equipment such as computers, centrifuges, UV light box and camera, quantitation instruments, Agilent Bioanalyzer, PCR and qPCR instruments, plate reader
- Routine experience with most common molecular procedures such as nucleic acid isolation, PCR, RT-PCR.
- Familiarity with next-generation technologies such as library prep, sequencing, digital PCR. Hands-on experience is a plus.
- Experience with nucleic acid purification automation.
- Experience working with BSL2 sample types.
- Familiar with basic Microsoft tools including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
- Creative and innovative
- Strong multi-tasking skills
- Works well in a team setting, help coordinate tasks within the team, inspires and co-ordinates people to achieve specific goals
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors or Masters’ degree in Biological Science, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering or related field.
- At least 2-3 years laboratory experience in either academic or industry setting.