Associate Scientist Research and Development

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc. is seeking an Associate Scientist for a 3+ month onsite assignment in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on assay verification, bench experiments, data generation, and close collaboration with project teams. Candidates should have a Life Sciences background and relevant internship experience.

The position requires good documentation practices, ability to work in a BSL-2 environment, and willingness to travel as needed. Onsite hours are 8am–5pm with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• 1+ years of related experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in assay verification and validation study for new product version.
• Conduct bench level experiments within a specific product or technology area.
• Generate data; accurately record and analyze results of bench level experiments.
• Operate scientific instrumentation related to performance of duties and report problems.
• Prepare reports and documentation providing experimental methods and results.
• Communicate experimental results to supervisor or other scientists.
• Work with project team members to meet department and project objectives.
• Ability to lift to 20 pounds and work nights/weekends as needed.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Microscopes

Microtomes

Pipettes

Job description

Title: Associate Scientist

Location: LA Jolla/ San Diego, California (100% Onsite)

Duration: 3+ months ( Possibility to convert or extend)

Shift Time: 8am to 5pm

Pay Range: $36/hr to $42/hr (On W2)

We are looking for a “Associate Scientist” to join one of our Fortune 500 clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in assay verification and validation study for new product version
• Conduct bench level experiments within a specific product or technology area.
• Generate data; accurately record and analyze results of bench level experiments within a specific product or technology area.
• Operate scientific instrumentation related to performance of duties and notifies appropriate personnel of any problems.
• Effectively utilize and apply established methods or technologies.
• Maintain lab notebook in a complete and consistent manner, following all legal, ISO, and QSR requirements, as well as keeping clear and complete.
• Prepare reports and documentation providing the experimental methods and results.
• Communicate experimental results to supervisor or other scientists.
• Possess potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Work with project team members on assignments to meet department and project objectives.
• Ability to complete assignments in expected time frames.
• Ability to work in a BSL-2 environment following Biosafety guidelines.
• Ability to communicate project status to project leader.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively within team and department.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.
• Ability to lift to 20 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment including microscopes, microtomes, blades, strainers, pipettes for extended periods of time.
• May perform repetitious actions using lab tools.
• Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.
• Ability and means to travel between Exact Sciences locations.
• Ability to travel 5% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemical/Physical/Biological Science, or related field.
• Related Internship.
• 1+ years of related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

We are looking for the candidate who are eligible to work with any employers without sponsorship.