Senior Research Associate, NGS Assay Development Job Listing at Kelly Services in San Diego, CA (Job ID 9345031)

Description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is currently recruiting two Senior Research Associates for a dynamic 6-month contract opportunity with a leading CDMO at their San Diego, CA biomanufacturing facility. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology realm.

Workplace: Onsite in San Diego, CA

Position Title: Senior Research Associate, NGS (6-month contract)

Pay rate: $30-40/hour.

Company: Kelly® Science & Clinical

Overview
The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing and executing novel Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) assays to drive R&D programs. The candidate will work with cross-functional scientists and engineers to develop and test cutting-edge genomics assays for use in novel biomanufacturing processes of complex therapeutics. The candidate will be responsible for experimental planning, execution, primary data analysis and documentation. The individual will have a proven track record of successfully carrying out laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) independently.
Responsibilities

• Working with scientists and engineers to perform molecular biology and NGS experiments.
• Strong understanding of technologies in the field of sequencing technologies, e.g., bulk, and single cell sequencing (RNA-seq, DNA-seq).
• Conduct studies to ascertain and enhance key characteristics of novel NGS assays, such as robustness and repeatability testing.
• Prepare presentations highlighting experimental data, relevant scientific topics, and techniques.
• Maintain clear documentation of experimental setup, reagents used, and data generated using best practices and electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN).
• Deliver project goals by participating in Agile activities,?including scrum team meetings,?feedback?sessions, ideation, and story mapping.

Qualifications

• B.S or M.S. in a biology-related field (e.g., molecular biology, genetics, synthetic biology, immunology, bioengineering).
• 2+ years of wet lab experience including operating scientific instrumentation such as thermocyclers, gel electrophoresis systems and Illumina sequencers.
• Experience in bacterial and mammalian cell culture systems and trained in aseptic technique.
• Demonstrated ability to be highly productive in a fluid, fast-paced and teamwork environment.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work alongside experienced scientists and industry leaders.
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge NGS technologies and methodologies.
• Potential for career growth and development within a dynamic and innovative organization.
• Exposure to a collaborative and inclusive work culture focused on driving scientific excellence and innovation.

Join Us:
If your qualifications align with the requirements of this role, we invite you to apply and take the next step in your career journey. Rest assured, even if this opportunity isn't the perfect match, your profile will remain within our network, ensuring you're connected to a wealth of future opportunities in the field of science and clinical research.
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Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

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