Scientist Senior

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly motivated scientist. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and approximately 3-5 years of relevant experience, with a strong background in molecular biology and a balanced skill set spanning both wet-lab experimentation and data analysis. Experience with Bioinformatics and laboratory automation and robotics is essential. Familiarity with Hamilton scripting is highly desirable, and Python scripting is preferred but not required. Exposure to machine learning is a plus.
  
  

location: Newbury Park, California

job type: Contract

salary: $44.00 - 49.20 per hour

work hours: 9 to 5

education: Doctorate

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, monitor, analyze, and document experiments with limited supervision.
• Follow established experimental designs and protocols to generate robust, reproducible, and reliable data.
• Adapt methods from the scientific literature for lab implementation and modify them as needed.
• Develop and implement new protocols with moderate review for automation integration.
• Interpret data (NGS sequencing data) and communicate findings clearly to the work group.
• Participate in scientific discussions and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
• Develop systems and practices to ensure high-quality data generation and organization.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and optimize standard laboratory equipment and major instruments/techniques.
• Resolve experimental and equipment-related issues effectively.
• Contribute to reports, presentations, publications, regulatory documents, invention disclosures, and/or patent submissions, as needed.
• Exercise sound judgment in determining when to work independently and when to seek input.
  
  

Qualifications

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific field.
• Approximately 3-5 years of relevant experience in industry, academia, or postdoctoral research.
• Strong background in molecular biology.
• Experience independently conducting and troubleshooting laboratory experiments.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate experimental data effectively.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Balanced experience in both wet-lab work and data analysis.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory automation and robotic platforms.
• Experience with Hamilton liquid handler scripting is highly desirable.
• Python scripting experience is desirable, but not required.
• Familiarity with automation workflows in a research or development environment is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to machine learning is a plus.
  
  

skills: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

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 candidates education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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