Scientist I

Position Title: Scientist-I Reagent Production

Work Location: 2881 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA, 95050

Assignment Duration: 6 Months

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary:

The company is a fast-moving, highly technical team of people working with the Axelios sequencing platform. We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate, and team-oriented individual with some laboratory and documentation experience.

Background & Context:

As part of the activity, the candidate will be responsible for promptly and accurately entering final production records into the database system. The candidate will help check and edit all previously entered documents from the Production group. The candidate shall also perform lab work and will help in reagent generation and product QC. The individual must be flexible and have experience working in a highly dynamic, rapidly changing environment. Careful, meticulous laboratory execution and documentation are also a requirement.

Key Responsibilities:

* Reagent production, QC, aliquoting, and labeling

* Editing and updating batch records, QC methods, and work instructions

* Entering batch records and test results into a database

* Distributing reagents to internal customers and managing stock inventory

Qualification & Experience:

* B.S. with 1 - 2 years of equivalent experience in biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, or related discipline

* Working knowledge of wet lab techniques, including pH, conductivity, and osmolality measurements and colorimetric analysis.

* Demonstrated meticulous documentation capabilities

* Demonstrated strong analytical skills with methodical approaches to troubleshooting

* Experience in writing and following Work Instructions, Batch Records, and Standard Operating Procedures is a plus

* Demonstrated critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail

* Strong oral and written communication skills are a must

Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable):

* This position requires on-campus presence and work in a laboratory environment

* Must be able to lift 25 lbs

* Role involves sustained periods of precision liquid handling and other repetitive laboratory tasks