Global Scientific Products company in San Diego is seeking a Sr. Molecular Biologist to be responsible for the development of diagnostic assays.
typical roles and responsibilities for Sr. Molecular Biologist
Perform laboratory bench work with focus on daily testing of reagents for development, improvement, and troubleshooting of diagnostic assays
Will apply technical knowledge to bring to market CLIA-waved diagnostic kits
Maintain accurate and detailed lab notebooks and appropriate documentation based on the scientific method enabling other scientists to reproduce their experiments
Support verification and validation studies as well as clinical trials
Prepares regular reports documenting procedures and experimental results
Presents research data and conclusions in 10–30-minute sessions
Ability to read a scientific paper, reproduce the experiments described and understand the conclusions
Complete lab compliance activities
Requirements for Sr. Molecular Biologist – Scientific
B.S. in the Biological Sciences is required. Molecular Biology degree preferred.
3+ years’ experience in molecular biology
Strong laboratory and technical hands-on skills required:
Pipet and perform procedures reproducibly
Perform a dilution series to create a standard curve
Perform lab calculations needed to make solutions from powder or from stock solutions and able to make the buffers from recipes
Operate basic lab equipment such as computers, centrifuges, quantitation instruments, Agilent Bioanalyzer, PCR, real-time qPCR instruments, plate readers etc.
Routine experience with most common molecular procedures such as nucleic acid isolation, endpoint PCR, real-time PCR
Experience writing and implementing quality focused procedures
Experience working with BSL2 sample types in BSL2 lab setting
Build productive cross-functional relationships with colleagues in other areas, including Operations, Regulatory/Quality, and Product Management
Strong knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet programs, PowerPoint, and statistical analysis.
Creative and innovative
Good writing & presentation skills
Strong documentation and strong organizational skills
Works well in a team setting
Capable of multi-tasking and ensure timely completion and execution of tasks
