Assay Development Scientist

Job Title: Assay Development Scientist I

Location: Pleasanton, CA (Onsite)

Interview: Phone, in-person / virtual

Duration: 1 year

Min years: 0-5 years

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field

Soft skills: Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills with meticulous attention to detail, effective communication and interpersonal skills to work across functional areas, good organizational skills, self‑motivated and able to manage time effectively to meet project timelines, can work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced, timeline‑driven environment

Hard skills: Expertise in DNA/RNA isolation, proficiency in PCR, qPCR, and digital PCR applications, strong proficiency in data analysis using statistical tools (e.g., JMP)

• Experimentation:
  Under close supervision, conduct lab experiments following safety guidelines, work from and understand protocols provided, appropriately document experimental details in eLN and follow RMD guidance documents for ensuring data integrity, may provide experiment details and conclusions for design history files, may troubleshoot issues related to experiments, execute activities within the assigned timeframe.
• Data Analysis: Capable of analyzing experimental data using basic skills and existing templates, able to follow protocols for data analysis with supervision.
• Communication: (written and verbal) Communicate results to supervisor in a timely manner, use basic technical writing skills to write lab reports in eLN and DHFs (e.g., protocols and reports), may present findings at group meetings, receive and provide feedback.
• Professional Interactions: May establish professional relationships, as appropriate, may participate in active collaboration within Development, accountable and responsible for creating and maintaining a culture of respectful and professional interactions among the entire team.
• Laboratory Management: Participate in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation, may track laboratory inventory (e.g., equipment, supplies, specimens, raw materials, reagents), basic understanding of molecular/microbiology and biochemical concepts (e.g., PCR, sterile technique, calculations), familiar with assay and platform.
• People Management (Line): Not responsible for direct management of staff.
• Project Management: Be aware of project timelines and actively contribute towards the completion of project goals.