Senior Scientist, IVD Job Listing at Kelly Services in Sunnyvale, CA (Job ID US3574461_BH9869545)

Description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior Scientist for a one-year contract opportunity with a leading molecular diagnostics company at their headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology and medical device industries.

Workplace: Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA

Position Title: Senior Scientist

Position Type: One-year contract

Pay rate: $60-$65 / hour

Overview and Responsibilities
The Senior Scientist, is responsible for The Senior Scientist I is responsible for the design and development of real time PCR and RT-PCR IVD assays in an FDA-QSR and ISO13485 compliant organization. This position is part of the Assay Research and Development department and will be in Sunnyvale, California.

• Evaluate, test, and optimize real time PCR and RT-PCR assay procedures and assay prototypes based on design of experiments (DOE) and design input requirements.
• Apply analytical problem-solving skills and strategies for the development of complex in vitro diagnostic real time PCR and RT-PCR tests for infectious diseases. Perform rigorous analytical studies required to demonstrate technical feasibility of complex assays.
• Design, set up and execute complex experiments including data collection, summary, and critical analysis to meet project, department, and company objectives.
• Independently devise strategies and experimental plans for development of new sample prep, library prep, and sequencing methods
• Perform hands-on evaluation, testing, development, and troubleshooting of new sample prep, library prep, and sequencing methods
• Work in a BSL-2 environment and handle a variety of clinical sample matrices and microorganisms.

Requirements:
 

• Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g. Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Biology and Genetics) with 5+ years of relevant industrial experience OR Master's degree in related field with 3+ years of related work experience OR Doctoral degree in related field with 2+ years of related work experience.
• Must have a strong background designing, developing, and optimizing real time PCR and RT-PCR assay.
• Following product development lifecycle process and design control.
• Executing studies to verify sensitivity and specificity of oligonucleotide designs in PCR detection and melt.
• Evaluating and testing reagent formulations, lyophilization, and stabilities.
• Integrating PCR detection with sample preparation and device fluidics for assay
  prototype feasibility studies
• Maintaining detailed experimental records and documents results in a technical report in a laboratory notebook
• Analyzing data using statistical tools such as Microsoft Excel or Minitab
• Presenting data at internal technical meetings.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in implementing and following robust design control processes for CE and/or US-IVD tests.
• Designing oligos for microorganism detection with experience/knowledge of melt probes designs.
• Short-read (e.g. Illumina) and long-read (e.g. Oxford Nanopore) sequencing experiments and subsequent data analysis
• Familiarity with data analysis in a Linux/Unix environment

Why Join Us:

• Competitive compensation package and potential for permanent placement following the temporary period.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of biotechnology innovation in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
• Access to ongoing career development and networking opportunities through Kelly® Science & Clinical's expansive network of industry experts and recruiters.

If your qualifications align with the requirements of this role, we invite you to apply and take the next step in your career journey. Rest assured, even if this opportunity isn't the perfect match, your profile will remain within our network, ensuring you're connected to a wealth of future opportunities in the field of science and clinical research.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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