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Scientist II - Molecular Assay Development

Scientist III – Molecular Assay Development
External ID # 36245854
Ridgefield, CT- ONSITE
2 year W2 contract (with potential to extend or transition to perm)
Pay rate: $38-42/hr - Depending on Education and Experience


Responsibilities:

• Design, plan and execute experiments in an independent manner leveraging scientific and technical expertise to achieve defined objectives.
• Independently initiates and carries out the process for assay development, optimization and validation as required.
• Culture cell lines and process primary tissues from different species.
• Work with lab supervisor to identify and optimize new and innovative assays associated with molecular or cellular biomarker discovery.
• Utilize molecular techniques to aid in the understanding of drug candidate mode of action.
• Routine laboratory maintenance.
• Design, execute, interpret and complete projects in a timely manner.
• Prepare technical reports, publications and oral presentations.

Skills or Requirements:

• Cell culture experience with both cell lines and primary immune cells is required.
• Practical experience with general molecular biology techniques such as qPCR and nucleic acid extraction from tissues and cells is a plus .
• Experience with technologies and instrumentation such as Quant Studio 12K Flex, MSD, Protein WES, Qubit, Nanodrop, 10X Genomics, BioMek i7, Agilent Tapestation and Illumina sequencing platforms is highly preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree with three-plus (3+) years of experience in related scientific discipline or
• Master's Degree in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field.

What’s In It For You?
We welcome you to be a part of one of the largest 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.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs

 

Estimated Min Rate: $29.40
Estimated Max Rate: $42.00


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.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

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.