Scientist III

Company : Aequor Technologies LLC

Job Title: Scientist III

Schedule: 8 hrs (morning shift)

Location: Pleasanton, CA 94588

Pay Range: $70.00 per hour on W2 to $80.00 per hour on W2

Duration: Until 09/15/2026

Description:

• Works under general supervision, to conduct and monitor laboratory experiments utilizing established and published procedures, and technical and theoretical understanding.
• Makes recommendations to resolve problems encountered during experimental procedures. Assumes responsibility for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of experimental results.
• Summarizes experimental results, and reviews conclusions with supervisor/project leader. Communicates results of experiments in the form of reports and presentations.
• Keeps supervisor/project leader informed of project status, particularly of significant findings and results in critical problem areas.
• Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA).
• Analyzes experimental data using various data analysis software and/or applying quantitative methods.
• Forms conclusions, and provides/documents process improvements. Uses technical writing skills to produce reports and documents. May present findings at internal meeting.
• Assumes accountability for own electronic notebook documentation, ensuring experimental methods and results are recorded timely, accurately and consistently, and according to established formats.
• Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation.
• May troubleshoot issues related to instrumentation.
• Receives general instructions; plans and executes own work.
• Keeps informed of trends and developments in area of scientific responsibility.
• May establish and work with individuals or teams outside of immediate functional area or RMD.
• Knows and effectively uses the broad concepts of a particular filed or specialization to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity.
• Analyzes alternative approaches to solve problems or develop new perspectives on existing solutions.

Other Duties:

• The essential job functions and major contributions listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.
• Incumbents may be required to perform other duties as required.

Job Level Criteria:

• Job Level Criteria defines additional responsibilities for this job, which includes such things as Strategic Focus, Leadership Responsibility and Impact of Work on the organization.
• To obtain appropriate Job Level Criteria, please go to the HR Intranet site under Job Descriptions and Levels. Position Specific Qualifications (Training Requirements): Position specific job qualifications are maintained in the RMS Learning Solution within SAP. Managers and employees can contact their department's Learning Solutions
• Support Administrator (LSSA) to get a complete list of qualifications for a specific position.

Skills

• Sci I/II: Minimum (required): Ph.D./Master's/Bachelor's in life sciences, chemical sciences, or related scientific fields. Typically 0 to 3 years of relevant industry experience.

Preferred:

• More than 1 year of relevant industry experience.
• Senior Scientist: Minimum (required): Ph.D./Master's/Bachelor's in life sciences, chemical sciences, or related scientific field with 0/2/5+ years relevant experience.

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to design and execute relevant laboratory experimentation and determine next steps within the context of overall project goals and direction.
• Subject to OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standard Routinely handle blood, blood products, body fluids or other potentially infectious materials.
• Subject to respiratory protection standard Work with potential hazardous chemicals.
• Work with potential radiological hazards Work with potential biological hazards Wear personal protective equipment, such as eye, foot, lab coat, gowning coveralls Wear respirator dust mask cartridge/air purifying supplied air Wear hearing protective devices Confined space work

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