Job Description:
The Scientist II, Manufacturing Sciences will serve as the lead for projects related to development and improvement of DNA-based diagnostic reagents with minimum supervision.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Simultaneously manage and prioritize multiple projects and products across multiple functional groups while meeting target due dates with minimal supervision
Drive the day-to-day operations to maintain the workflow
Work independently, or with peers, to actively improve processes and procedures, as well as identify, develop and implement solutions to solve problems with moderate complexity
Design, create and/or provide experimental tasks to designated Scientist or self and complete data analysis using uType, SureTyper, Fusion, or equivalent software
Understand and able to perform Scientist I job responsibilities
Train current and new Scientist I/II in lab functions/procedures/analysis and provide guidance and support throughout projects and product builds. Processes include reconstitution, quantification, QC test, organization and maintenance of all raw materials such as oligonucleotides, ancillary reagents, genomic DNAs, etc.
Operate and train Scientists in the use of SAP, UV spectrophotometer, thermal cycler, agarose gel electrophoresis, UV image analyzer, genetic analyzer, qPCR instruments, Luminex instruments, high speed centrifuge and other hardware
Monitor performance of equipment/machines/tools and manufacturing processes
Update and maintain required SOPs and quality records of equipment maintenance, tests, analyses and other relevant data
Prepare accurate and timely reports to Scientist III/Management
If necessary, support their team as backup during supervisor absence
Implement and execute practical knowledge of PPI Business System/LEAN concepts,
including continuous improvement, with minimal supervision
Be able to identify individual goals, review and update Supervisor throughout the year and complete the Performance Management and Development (PMD) process
Key Responsibilities:
Understands and applies principles, concepts, theories and standards of HLA and scientific/technical field or software within own area
Good knowledge of related regulatory/industry considerations, compliance issues and/ or scientific discovery
Knowledge and extensive hands-on experience of molecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques
Ability to exercise independent judgment in decision making and execution of duties with minimal supervision
Demonstrated positive role model behavior in a team environment
Self-starter with the ability to positively motivate others in a cooperative fashion
Be able to efficiently handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
During situations that have high impact to the business, quickly escalate them by bringing solutions and consulting with Supervisor
Follow oral and written directions
Communicate effectively with members of the group, as well as those in other departments
Plan and organize in a consistent manner and maintain work schedules.
Read, understand and implement written laboratory procedures
Collects and organizes data in an appropriate manner, including documenting all experiments in a laboratory notebook or appropriate documentation
Ability to use PCs and MS Office for data input and/or analysis
Encourages/challenges others and self for continuous improvement
Collaborate effectively and build productive cross-functional relationships with colleagues in other functions, including but not limited to the following: Marketing, Sales, R&D, Operations,
Regulatory/Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management
Develop skills to perform other duties as assigned
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive laboratory and business data
Ensure that safe laboratory procedures and protocols are followed at all times, especially in the application of universal precautions in handling of all blood and blood products
Ensure all processes and teams are in adherence of cGMP and GDP
Ensure compliance with corporate, site, and regulatory policies, practices, and guidelines
Will begin role lab based.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Frequently work at lab bench, in low temperature freezers and at PC workstations
Handle blood samples and blood byproducts occasionally
Some lifting of objects including laboratory instrumentation of 35 pounds
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Molecular Biology or related field required.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a laboratory setting (prefer this to be professional and not Schooling)
Trained on Lab Work
Some level of project lead experience ( being able to lead a project) (Soft Skill)
Preferred
Prefer lab experience to be molecular
NGS experience (Next Generation Sequencing)
Data Analysis Skills/Experience
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .
US Tech Solutions 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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Numbers & Facts
Location
West Hills, CA
Salary
$35–$40 Per Hour
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Biologyunmatched
Business Solutionsunmatched
Centrifugeunmatched
Chemistryunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Workstationsunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corporate Complianceunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)unmatched
DNAunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Geneticsunmatched
Genomicsunmatched
Instrumentationunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Laboratory Techniquesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Marketingunmatched
Molecular Biologyunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)unmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Procedure Implementationunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Producer Price Index (PPI)unmatched
Product Managementunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Real-time PCR (qPCR)unmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
SAPunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Salesunmatched
Set Goalsunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Supply Chain Managementunmatched
Testingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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