Website Integrated Resources, Inc
Integrated Resources, Inc
Company : Integrated Resources, Inc
Job Title: Scientist II
Job Location: Austin, TX
Job Duration: 12 Months+
Shift Timing: First Shift (8:30 am – 5 pm)
Pay range: $33 – $35/hr. on w2.
Job Description:
The individual will work with R&D on product development, and analytical validation workflows.
Required responsibilities:
Will apply technical knowledge develop design verification and validation test methods kits/reagents/instruments/workflows for nucleic acid purification from plasma, cell culture media and FFPE samples.
Using automated technology extract Nucleic acids from diverse sample types
Modify experimental procedures to suit the particular needs of experiments
Develop a hypothesis and then design the necessary set of experiments to test the hypothesis with limited guidance
Analyze the data derived and explain the outcome of their experiments
Maintain accurate and detailed lab notebooks and appropriate documentation based on the scientific method enabling other scientists reproduce their experiments
Prepares regular reports documenting experiments
Presents research data and conclusions in 10–30-minute sessions
Ability to read a scientific paper, reproduce the experiments described and understand the conclusions
Complete lab compliance activities
Skills and attributes:
Strong laboratory and technical hands-on skills required:
Pipet and perform procedures reproducibly
Perform a dilution series to create a standard curve
Perform lab calculations needed to make solutions from powder or from stock
Operate basic lab equipment such as computers, centrifuges, quantitation instruments, Agilent Bioanalyzer, PCR, real-time qPCR instruments, plate readers etc.
Routine experience with most common molecular procedures such as nucleic acid isolation, endpoint PCR, real-time PCR…
Mammalian cell culture experience is a plus.
Technical expertise in molecular biology and standard analytical QC assays. Specifically, automated and manual nucleic acid isolation techniques, qPCR, dPCR, and NGS using Applied Biosystems and Client instrumentation: Kingfisher Magnetic Particle Handlers, Quant studios, Ion Torrent, Nanodrop, Qubit, etc.
Experience with statistically based plan development, power, test method development, data-driven decision-making, statistical analysis (JMP), DOE, and design-focused six sigma experience
Experience in an IVD development environment
Experience writing and implementing quality focused procedures
Experience working with BSL2 sample types in BSL2 lab setting
Good writing & presentation skills
Works well in a team setting, flexible, highly collaborative, ready to learn, and always willing to help others
Capable of multi-tasking and ensure timely completion and execution of tasks
Self-motivated, detail oriented, proactive, organized, diligent, and flexible
Shows initiative by taking on new tasks, beyond what is generally expected
Generates ideas improve current processes
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Bachelors or master’s degree in Biological Science, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, or related field.
At least 3-5 years laboratory experience in either academic or industry setting.
Industrial experience in Next Generation Sequencing environment a plus. Regulated background experience a plus.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Powerpoint
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