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Research Scientist- Molecular Biology (GAD)

Molecular Biology Research Scientist
Key role Responsibilities:
Synthetic Biology/Molecular Biology/Protein Production

• Alongside senior technical staff, carry out the experimental design, planning, and execution of in-house HTS molecular biology workflows for viral antigen production efforts.
• Work with senior staffs to develop and optimize experimental assays to meet project objectives.
• Comply with study protocols and maintain scientific norms (contain appropriate positive and negative controls, replicates, standards, etc.) to appropriately achieve goals set forth in study plans.   
• Assemble, purify, and characterize the DNA with various enzymatic reactions and analytical techniques, including electrophoresis, RE digestion, Gibson assembly, Golden Gate assembly, HiFi DNA assembly, PCR, transformation, DNA/RNA extraction, UV/Vis spectrophotometry, sequencing, RT-PCR, CE-SDS, DLS, or other functional activity assay.
• Hands-on experience with scientific software for advanced data analytics and visualization is a plus: Geneious, SnapGene, Sequencher, Prism, or Tableau.
• May be involved in protein expression and purification from mammalian cells, bacterial cells, insect cells, or pseudovirus production.
• Analyze the data and record the lab work in Benchling and GDB. Work with internal Automation/Digital/Computational teams to implement data management best practices and ensure that data will be formatted for AI and ML applications.
• Summarize and present the results in the group.
• Work with others in an agile working environment.
• Database and inventory management.                
• Support method development for liquid handlers and scheduling software.                  
• Demonstrate technical proficiency with the ability to problem solve in a broad array of experimental protocols. Ability to find tactical solutions to challenges.
• Help to co-lead, monitor, and maintain facility-related aspects of the lab and lab equipment as needed.
• Ability and willingness to train others on cross-functional assays as well as develop or streamline new methodologies as needed.

Project Contribution

• Present concise scientific presentations in line with project objectives.
• Support and, in some cases, lead internal site-specific projects.
• Assist with publications, proposals, reports, patents, and grant applications.
• Critically evaluate relevant literature to provide experimental and strategic input to senior team members as needed.
• Actively take part in the training of technical staff.
• Performance-oriented with the ability to deliver against extremely aggressive timelines.
• Display a high degree of integrity; decide and act in the best interest of the Company.

GRP and HSE

• Comply with the company safety policies and HSE to minimize risk to self, others, and the environment, consistent with HSE policies, community, and industry standards.
• Identify and help to improve best practices in HSE operations.
• Ensure documentation of laboratory experiments is entered in ELSE in a timely manner: analyze and summarize experimental outcomes, record experimental procedures, and raw and analyzed data.
• Participate in generating/reviewing SOPs and other required documents.
• Remain compliant with applicable trainings.

Qualifications & Skills:
Ph.D. in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, virology, or related fields with 0-2 years of industrial laboratory experience, or BS/MS in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, virology, or related fields with 5+ years of laboratory experience, preferably in high-throughput engineering with molecular/synthetic biology or equivalent discipline.
Extensive expertise in hands-on experience in synthetic biology, molecular cloning, and protein expression in various upstream systems.
Experience with integrated automation platforms, stand-alone automated liquid handlers, or semi-automatic tools in assay use.
Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving skills are required.


 

Estimated Min Rate: $31.66
Estimated Max Rate: $45.23


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.