Kelly Servicesposted 4 months ago
$93,600 - $124,800/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Sunnyvale, CA
Administrative and Support Services
About the position
The Senior Scientist, Assay Verification position is a bench-level role focused on real-time PCR and RT-PCR assay verification within a leading molecular diagnostics company. The role involves planning and executing analytical studies, demonstrating technical proficiency, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The candidate may lead small studies and help resolve project-related issues, contributing to the company's vision of providing connected diagnostic solutions.
Responsibilities
- Collaboratively solve complex problems impacting the client's business through verification of IVD tests.
- Effectively manage experiments with shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
- Maintain detailed experimental records and document results in electronic laboratory notebooks and technical reports to comply with QSR Design Control and international standards.
- Act as a resource for less experienced colleagues and lead small projects with manageable risks.
- Lead others to find new perspectives using existing solutions to resolve project-related issues.
- Implement verification and validation SOPs and write technical reports.
- Perform rigorous analytical studies to demonstrate technical feasibility and design verification studies.
- Handle clinical samples and assist in microbiology work on BSL-1 and BSL-2 organisms if needed.
- Analyze data using statistical tools such as Microsoft Excel or Minitab and present data at internal technical meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, or related field with 2+ years of related work experience OR a Master's degree in the same fields with 1+ years of related work experience.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Telemedicine
- Term life insurance
- Whole life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Legal plan
- Short-term disability
- Retirement savings plan
- Service bonus
- Holiday pay plans
- Transit spending account
- Paid sick leave
