Job Description
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The job opportunity below is with one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. The client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As a global leader in serving the scientific community, the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Their global team delivers innovative technologies, convenient procurement solutions, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands.
Position: Molecular Biology Scientist
Location: Austin TX 78744
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Location: Austin TX 78744
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: Monday to Friday From 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Summary
Scientist III to support high-impact research and development programs within the Sample Preparation R&D team. This 1-year contract role will focus on developing and optimizing bead-based nucleic acid extraction and direct-to-qPCR workflows for advanced molecular biology applications. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with magnetic bead based nucleic acid purification and qPCR and will contribute to multiple R&D initiatives aimed at improving sensitivity, speed, and workflow efficiency for nucleic acid extraction and detection across research and applied markets.
Responsibilities:
- Design, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments supporting bead-based DNA and RNA extraction workflows.
- Develop and optimize lysis-to-qPCR and direct-to-PCR sample preparation workflows, including Cells-to-CT style approaches.
- Perform qPCR and RT-qPCR assays to evaluate workflow performance, sensitivity, and robustness.
- Support development of sample preparation solutions for complex biological matrices (e.g., plasma, serum, cell culture media, bodily fluids).
- Document experimental results clearly and contribute to technical reports and data summaries.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners including assay development, automation, and product development teams.
- Adhere to laboratory safety, quality, and data integrity standards.
Required Qualifications:
- 1+ year Hands-on experience with magnetic bead based nucleic acid extraction (DNA and/or RNA).
- 3+ months Experience with direct-to-PCR or lysis-only workflows.
- 1+ year Strong working knowledge of qPCR and RT-qPCR, including assay setup, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
- 6+ months Experience working with biological samples and chemical lysis methods.
- Ability to independently plan and execute experiments while meeting project timelines.
- Ability to use basic analytical techniques and equipment to formulate buffers (molarity calculations, pH meter, balances, etc.)
- Experience with Excel and PowerPoint.
- Education experience does count toward the required experience in the above skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with automated sample preparation platforms.
- Experience working in an R&D or product development laboratory environment.
- Experience JMP statistical analysis software.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Strong independent experimental design and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- High attention to detail and data quality.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Able to pipet, work in a BSL2 laboratory, lift up to 20 lbs.
Education
- Bachelor's degree with 4+ years, or Master's degree with 2+ years, of relevant experience in molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, or a related field.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Austin, TX |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Salary | $30–$35 |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Website | http://www.tekwissen.com/ |
About Company
WE THE TEKWISSEN PEOPLE
TekWissen offers you a broader portfolio of services, industry-leading solutions, and the meaningful innovations that give you greater flexibility and speed to respond to market dynamics, reduced costs and risk to improve enterprise performance, and increased productivity to enable growth.
To keep pace with global market demands, TekWissen keeps its finger on the pulse of change. Our organized approach to guiding a project from its inception to closure. Managing projects is becoming more and more important as we enter the digital era. To cope with the pace that this transition demands, a method is required to manage projects so they can yield quality work, while incorporating efficient use of time and resources.
Project involves identifying which quality standards are relevant to the project and determining how to satisfy them.
It is important to perform quality planning during the Planning Process and should be done alongside the other project planning processes because changes in the quality will likely require changes in the other planning processes, or the desired product quality may require a detailed risk analysis of an identified problem. It is important to remember that quality should be planned, designed, then built in, not added on after the fact.
Capabilities and accomplishments in one TekWissen business enhance the opportunity for success in the others. Put simply, TekWissen's unique combination of attributes promotes success.Skills
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