Associate Scientist II - Product Assurance

• Full-time

Description:

The candidate will be involved in performing DNA quantitation, STR reactions, and capillary electrophoresis experiments. He/She will also be trained to perform data analysis using HID real-time PCR and genotyping software. This contract term will be for 6 months.

Responsibilities Include:

Required Skills:

• Thorough understanding and hands-on experience in PCR, qPCR, and CE technologies.
• Good bench work and record keeping skills in molecular biology laboratory.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions from testing documents.
• Proficient in using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentation.
• Strong team working, collaboration, and partnership attitude.
• Experience with Thermo Fisher instruments and downstream analysis preferred.
• Knowledge of statistics and related software, such as JMP or Minitab, is desirable.

Minimum Qualifications (Must Have):

BS or MS in chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular biology with 3+ years industrial experience. Practical experience in DNA quantitation (qPCR), Sanger sequencing, or fragment analysis. Excellent time management and bookkeeping skills. Good writing and verbal skills to communicate experiment results and issues.