Scientist Jobs

Job Title:QC Scientist

Location:Carlsbad, CA 92008

Duration: 12 Months

Shift: (8 am - 5 pm)

Must-have Skills and Attributes:

• Experience in flow assays a MUST

• Experience in bioassays is a plus

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, a MUST, preferably in Life Sciences or Biology

What will you do?

• Responsible for qualifying product(s) in a lab setting following standard operating procedures. Will utilize basic laboratory techniques, calculations, materials measurement, operation of laboratory equipment and record keeping necessary to qualify products.

• Will perform various assays which may include the following: Flow assays, and bioassays, PCR, qPCR, HPLC, small/medium nucleic acid purification, Polyacrylamide and Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, Cloning and Transformation.

• Utilize specialized technical knowledge and skills to make detailed observations and analyze data within operating parameters. Actively participate in troubleshooting for specific processes or activities as assigned.

• Follow controlled protocols and complete according to good documentation practices.

• Maintain equipment, product inventories and related records as assigned. Note variances on manufacturing documents; audit and evaluate process documents and propose revisions.

• Identify and implement manufacturing procedures intended to optimize existing processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Advise the team lead/manager of factors that may affect quality of the product, initiate problem reports for deviations and non-conforming materials, and suggest options and ideas for corrective actions and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Research new methods and present recommendations to the team, including development of and revision of standard operating procedures.

How will you get here:

Experience

Introductory Experience in the use of scientific laboratory techniques, equipment and materials:

• Aseptic techniques

• Spectrophotometer operation (Nanodrop)

• End-Point and Quantitative (real-time) PCR, and Reverse Transcriptase PCR

• Cloning and Transformations

• Small/Medium Scale Nucleic Acid Purification

• Polyacrylamide and Agarose Gel Electrophoresis

• Bench work both in a lab environment with specialized equipment.

• Ability to carry out scientific procedures and make recommendations for improvement.

• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

• Lifting up to 20 lbs may be required on occasion.

• Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed.

• Must be able to work safely with chemicals and/or hazardous materials. This may include working with small amounts of blood and/or radioactive isotope. Extensive training will be provided.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties.

• May intermittently sit at desk/lab bench for a long period of time to perform experiments, write, and use a keyboard to communicate through written means.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Is energized working in a fast-paced environment

• Organized, deadline oriented, and adapts to changing priorities

• Consistent, dependable, and accurate in carrying out responsibilities

• Displays positive attitude toward job and others

• Results oriented and data driven

• Greets challenge and change as opportunity

• Demonstrates intensity, innovation, involvement, and integrity