Scientist II

Responsibilities

• Works under general supervision to conduct and monitor laboratory experiments using established and published procedures and technical/theoretical understanding.
• Makes recommendations to resolve problems encountered during experimental procedures.
• Ensures accuracy, quality, and timeliness of experimental results.
• Summarizes experimental results and reviews conclusions with supervisor or project leader.
• Communicates results through reports and presentations.
• Keeps supervisor/project leader informed of project status, particularly significant findings and critical problem areas.
• Performs work according to internal safety guidelines and external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA).
• Analyzes experimental data using data analysis software or quantitative methods, forms conclusions, and documents process improvements.
• Produces reports and documents using technical writing skills; may present findings at internal meetings.
• Maintains electronic notebook documentation, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent recording of methods and results.
• Participates in routine lab maintenance, safety protocols, ISO, and QSR implementation.
• May troubleshoot instrumentation issues.
• Plans and executes own work with general instructions.
• Stays informed of trends and developments in area of scientific responsibility.
• May collaborate with individuals or teams outside of immediate functional area.
• Applies broad concepts of a specialization to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity.
• Analyzes alternative approaches to solve problems or develop new perspectives on existing solutions.
• May act as a lead for assigned projects or teams.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with 5 years of relevant industry experience (preferred).
• Proficiency in designing and executing laboratory experimentation and determining next steps within project goals.
• Experience working with amino acids.
• Comfort discussing failures, lessons learned, and problem-solving approaches.
• DdPCR (Digital Droplet PCR) experience (required).
• A cover letter or professional bio must be attached to the resume submission.

Interview Process

• Phone Screen
• Virtual Panel Interview (2 hours)