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System One

Scientist I/II/Sr.

System One, Pleasanton, California, United States, 94566


Job Title:

Scientist I/II/Sr.Location:

Pleasanton, CAType:

ContractPay Rate:

Sci I $32.21 - $45/hr (0-3 years of experience)Sci II $32.21 - $50/hr (3-5 years of experience)Sr. Sci $37.98 - $55/hr (6 years of experience)

Job Description:The Sequencing Workflows and Applications team is seeking a scientist to contribute to the research and early development of new reagents, workflows, and assay solutions in the field of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). The qualified candidate will have experience in NGS workflow optimization with hands-on experience in nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, target enrichment, sequencing, and data analysis.

Essential Functions:

The successful candidate should have a background in molecular biology and human disease related fields, with hands-on experience designing, optimizing, and validating NGS base workflows.Accurately and consistently records experimental methods, materials, and results in electronic laboratory notebooks.Analyzes data, evaluates results, forms conclusions, and determines future experiments.Uses broad knowledge of molecular biology techniques to proactively troubleshoot assays, resolve technical issues and challenges, and perform data interpretation.Presents work including scientific background information and project updates at internal staff meetings and at cross-functional team meetings.Establishes and maintains productive relationships with personnel in Development; orients and trains new R&D personnel as needed.Writes and implements standard operating procedures (SOP).

Job Requirements:Bachelors degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.Sci I minimum BS degree with 0-3 years of experience.Sci II minimum BS degree with 3-5 years of experience.Sr. Scientist - minimum BS degree with 6+ years or MS with 3+ years of relevant industry experience.Strong molecular biology background.Experience in assay design, optimization, validation, experimental design, data analysis, and presentation.Experience performing next-generation sequencing methods (Exome, whole genome, RNA sequencing).Excellent communication skills.

Benefits:System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

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