Associate Scientist Research and Development

Title: Associate Scientist
Location: LA Jolla/ San Diego, California (100% Onsite)
Duration: 3+ months ( Possibility to convert or extend)
Shift Time: 8am to 5pm
Pay Range : $36/hr to $42/hr (On W2)

We are looking for a “Associate Scientist“ to join one of our Fortune 500 clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in assay verification and validation study for new product version
• Conduct bench level experiments within a specific product or technology area.
• Generate data; accurately 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.
• 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 experimental methods and results.
• Communicate experimental results to supervisor or other scientists.
• Possess potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought. 
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Work with project team members on assignments to meet department and project objectives.
• Ability to complete assignments in expected time frames.
• Ability to work in a BSL-2 environment following Biosafety guidelines.
• Ability to communicate project status to project leader.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively within team and department.
• Strong attention to detail.
• 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 microscopes, microtomes, blades, strainers, pipettes for extended periods of time.
• 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.
• Ability and means to travel between Exact Sciences locations.
• Ability to travel 5% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

• Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemical/Physical/Biological Science, or related field.
• Related Internship.
• 1+ years of related experience.
• 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.

We are looking for the candidate who are eligible to work with any employers without sponsorship.

If you’re interested, please click “Apply” button