Science Lab Scientist - Temporary, Part-Time

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. seeks a Scientist TEMP for the BioEducation Program to support student-focused product development and lab work.

The role involves planning, executing, and troubleshooting experiments, analyzing data, and documenting results under the R&D team’s guidance. The position requires a Master’s or PhD in a life science field, strong molecular biology techniques, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in a life science discipline (biotechnology, biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology preferred).
• Experience in molecular biology laboratory techniques including DNA extraction, PCR, electrophoresis (DNA and protein), plasmid cloning, sequence analysis.
• Experience with microbiology techniques including bacterial culturing, sterile technique.
• Strong analytical and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and work independently, and take direction when given.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare for, execute, and troubleshoot experiments that contribute to product development and sustaining projects that make science come to life for students.
• Analyze data that is generated.
• Document lab work and results in lab notebooks.
• Meet with the R&D and Marketing teams to provide updates and discuss results, technical obstacles, and next steps.
• Designing and executing well thought out experiments
• Analyzing data and troubleshooting technical problems
• Thinking creatively to solve technical challenges in innovative ways
• Sustaining existing product lines
• Working with a team developing products designed for use in a science classroom setting

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal/written communication

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in life science

Tools

PCR

DNA extraction

Electrophoresis

Plasmid cloning

Sequence analysis

Job description

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. seeks a Scientist TEMP for the BioEducation Program to support student-focused product development and lab work.

The role involves planning, executing, and troubleshooting experiments, analyzing data, and documenting results under the R&D team’s guidance. The position requires a Master’s or PhD in a life science field, strong molecular biology techniques, and excellent communication.