Clinical and Health - Scientist II, Molecular Biology - Cogent Infotech Corporation
West Sacramento, CA 95605
About the Job
Job Description:
A day in the Life:
Education:
A day in the Life:
- Training on new assays
- Perform experiments related to clinical trials
- Share your results with other team members
Education:
- At least a BS degree in Biological Sciences from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience in laboratory testing for the specialties performed by the Life Technologies Clinical services Lab is required
- Laboratory based experimental experience in a broad array of molecular biology techniques is required
- Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analysis is required.
- Hands-on next-generation sequencing is required, with preference given to those individuals familiar with Ion Torrent technology.
- Use of computer systems for data entry, retrieval, and analyses involving word processing programs, spreadsheets containing data analyses, and complex computer driven instrumentation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to problem solve highly complex analyses
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance
- May handle highly infectious agents and hazardous chemicals.
- Sit or stand for long periods of time while using equipment and specimen handling and/or for computer work.
- Stretch, Bend or twist to reach into lower or upper cabinets and drawers and squat or kneel to remove or store supplies stored on lower shelves.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Visual requirements to distinguish colors for analysis; and auditory requirements to hear timers on equipment.
- Fine hand manipulation is required to operate equipment, manipulate and pipette specimens.
- Work is mainly laboratory-based with some time spent in the office writing up experiments, validation documents, and standard operating procedures
Source : Cogent Infotech Corporation