Position Details
Research Scientist Contract Pre Pivotal Biologics Apply
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients who researches develop and commercializes drugs. The company focuses primarily on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and influenza, including Harvoni and Sovaldi.
Position: Research Scientist(contract), Pre-Pivotal Biologics Development
Location: Foster City, CA, 94404
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Description:
Key Responsibilities:
- Proficiency with CRISPR nuclease screening.
- Experience with NGS library preparation and INDEL calling using Illumina sequencing platforms.
- Lead TLA and long-read sequencing efforts using PacBio and/or Oxford Nanopore technologies.
- Support process improvements for increased speed and efficiency to generate highly productive, high quality, robust cell lines that meet all regulatory requirements with high quality documentation.
- Willing to learn hands-on laboratory operations such as molecular biology, shake flask, bench scale bioreactor and novel culture platforms.
- Contribute to written technical reports, Regulatory filing support, present in group meetings, and work cross-functionally to achieve common goals.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
- B.S/M.S. and ?10 years, Ph.D. and 0-2 years of experience in a relevant scientific discipline (biology, bioengineering, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering).
- Excellent communication, technical report writing, and presentation skills and aptitude for creative problem solving.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Experience in statistics and data analysis (e.g. JMP, Spotfire).
- Experience designing, constructing, and evaluating vectors to express recombinant proteins of various formats.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and adhere to timelines.
- Ability to think critically and demonstrated troubleshooting skills.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
