This Associate Scientist position in Thousand Oaks, CA, offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research. You'll be responsible for conducting experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with team members, with a focus on cell culture, transient transfection, and Western blot techniques. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Biology or Biochemistry and experience in a biopharmaceutical setting, including assay development and small molecule screening. Strong organizational, communication, and data analysis skills are essential for success in this role.
location: Newbury Park, California
job type: Contract
salary: $30.00 - 33.44 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Follows established experimental design and protocols, as well as routine tasks and studies, to obtain reproducible and reliable results under supervision.
- Plan, monitor or conduct experiments, analyze and record experiments and data, collaborate with group members, and communicate and present data to the team.
- Effectively trouble-shoots equipment and experimental difficulties.
- Contributes to internal/external reports, papers, presentations, regulatory documents,
- Skilled and/or knowledgeable in the use of standard laboratory equipment
- Participates in department-wide support efforts such as safety, data recording and centralizing by ELN
qualifications:
Required:
- Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree + 2-3 years relevant scientific experience.
- Cell Culture experience
- Western Blots
- Assay Development
- Transient transfection
- Degree in Biology, Biochemistry; biopharmaceutical industry experience.
- Experience with biochemical, biophysical, molecular, and cellular techniques (cell culture, transfection, stable cell lines).
- Experience with small molecule drug screening.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Flexible team player, adapts to changing project goals.
- Strong data analysis, interpretation, and critical thinking skills.
skills: Molecular Biology, Assay Development, Biology, GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), Cell Cultures
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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