Scientist
Job Description
R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Sr. Scientist, Microbiology in Pleasanton, CA.
Your main responsibilities as a Sr. Scientist, Microbiology:
Designs, plans, executes assigned project activities using established procedures and applying scientific knowledge and accumulated experience to complete projects involving manipulating human cell lines, microorganisms and/or other biological material.
Act a project lead; effectively interface with multiple stakeholders and/or internal and external clients to establish timelines and deliverables and meet defined project goals.
May work with other members to meet project deliverables.
Ensures activities are consistent with project critical path, and responds appropriately to changing priorities.
Accurately and consistently records experimental methods, materials and results in electronic laboratory notebooks.
What we are looking for in a Sr. Scientist, Microbiology:
Master s/Bachelor s in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, or Microbiology with 5/7+ years relevant industry experience.
Hands-on work in the laboratory to culture various microorganisms is required.
Experience culturing within an anaerobic chamber preferred
Experience performing bacterial enumeration, MPN and identification with MALDI-TOF. Familiarity with microbial taxonomy and identification.
Experience with ddPCR is a plus.
Must be able to manually manipulate samples (plating, pipetting, labeling and vialing) on a routine basis.
Why Choose R&D Partners?
As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical insurance PPO, HMO & HSA
- Dental & Vision insurance
- 401k plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-term disability
- Weekly payroll
- Expense reimbursement
- Online timecard approval
Pay Scale:
$70,345 $108,912 (Dependent on Experience)
R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.
R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.