We at Advantage Resourcing are seeking a talented and passionate Scientist III for our client in Canoga Park, CA.
As a member of the R&D Next Generation Sequencing team, the Scientist III is responsible for understanding company goals, developing assays, and performing data analysis for research, development, improvement, and troubleshooting of HLA gene typing products or related projects.
What will you do?
– Collaborate and lead in development of DNA-based molecular typing reagents for HLA and related genes for clinical use
– Work with Research Supervisor and Manager and act as technical lead to develop new product ideas and research new technologies to meet those needs
– Collaborate with molecular biologists, bioinformaticians, product managers, customer support, internal cross functional core teams and external scientists
– Plan and execute feasibility, development, and verification studies, with a focus on product development from proof of concept to design transfer
– Maintain familiarity with design control for quality development of products
– Responsible for understanding and assisting in the development, improvement, and troubleshooting of HLA gene typing products or related issues
– Perform statistical analysis and make scientific presentations of projects and research activities to immediate R&D team as well as to cross functional core teams
– Responsible for understanding and implementing relevant company and department policies and procedures
EDUCATION
– Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or related field is required.
EXPERIENCE
– PhD with laboratory experience in academic environment
– Master’s Degree with 4 plus years of relevant industry experience
– Bachelor’s Degree with 6 plus years of relevant industry experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
– Strong understanding of standard molecular biology techniques
– Clear understanding and experience in running polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
– Strong understanding of Next Generation Sequencing Principles, experience with sequencing library preparation, and data analysis
– Effective communication skills and experience presenting data to audiences with different ranges of scientific background
– Demonstrate passion for problem solving and outside the box thinking
– Be self-motivated, independent and organized, and have a proactive driving force of execution
– Be flexible and able to tackle new challenges
– Perform multiple tasks simultaneously
– Adapt quickly to changing needs caused by time, budget or business constraints
– Prepare and present reports to management involving data critical to new product development and current process/product improvement
– Maintain confidentiality of sensitive laboratory information
Does this sound like the job for you? Great! We’d love to hear from you!
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