Scientific Researcher (Biospecimens)

R&D Partners; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 68,224 - 97,988; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability

Weekly payroll

Job summary

A leading research organization is looking for a Scientific Researcher to handle human biospecimens and perform lab-based activities. This role entails executing project tasks, maintaining quality, and ensuring operational excellence. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in related fields and substantial lab experience. The position is full-time with a comprehensive benefits package, offering a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years in lab experience with a Bachelor's or 3 years with a Master's.
• Experience in biobank-based processing laboratory experience is mandatory.
• Must have hands-on experience with DNA/RNA extraction.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned project activities under minimal supervision.
• Analyze and recommend solutions for project problems.
• Summarize experimental results and present them to the Lab Head.

Skills

Human Specimen handling expertise

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility with project requirements

Good written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

Master’s in Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

Tools

LIMS

eLN

Job description

This range is provided by R&D Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$68,224.00/yr - $97,988.00/yr

The Scientific Researcher performs laboratory-based activities and processes related to the tracking, registration, inventory, preparation (e.g., DNA/RNA extractions from human biospecimens (fluid and tissue samples), human cell culture, organoid culture, Serum, Plasma and PBMC isolation from blood samples) and distribution of biological samples from clinical and non-clinical trials. This includes handling of associated metadata, coordination and execution of manual and/or automated sample processing and data workflows, request evaluation and ensuring that lab activities fulfill customer needs while achieving operational excellence in quality, service levels, cost and compliance. The Scientific Researcher will be reporting to the Lab Head.

This is a 3-year contract based in South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, executes assigned project activities using established procedures and applying scientific knowledge and accumulated experience to complete projects involving human bio samples processing.
• Makes recommendations to resolve problems encountered while performing procedures.
• Analyses alternative approaches to solve problems or develop new perspectives on existing solutions.
• Receives general direction; plans and executes own work.
• Maintains an effective scientific knowledge base and effectively uses broad scientific concepts to resolve problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Responsible for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of all assigned projects, tasks and related activities.
• Summarizes experimental results, and reviews conclusions with the Lab Head.
• May communicate the results of experiments in the form of reports and presentations.
• Accountable for electronic records management and use of validated systems ensuring information is recorded in a timely manner, accurately and consistently.
• May work on a variety of infectious human material and sample types (blood, serum, urine, stool, etc.).
• Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies.
• Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology with 5 years industry or academia lab experience or Masters degree in Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology with 3 years industry or academia lab experience.
• Experience in assessing, tracking and fulfilling research customer needs on an operational level in an efficient and timely way with a high degree of customer orientation and ability to communicate with stakeholders on multiple levels.
• Prior experience in biobank-based processing laboratory experience is mandatory.
• Human Specimen handling expertise combined with computational skills in relation to research.
• Prior experience with human tissue culture and organoid culture and flow cytometry is a plus.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships inside and outside their functional areas.
• Prior knowledge of handling FFPE, OCT tissue blocks and slides with pathology lab sample handling experience is a plus.
• Following are some expectations for hands on laboratory experience (minimum 2-3 years):
• DNA/ RNA extraction from human samples (blood, tissue, stool).
• Serum, plasma, PBMC isolation from fresh human blood and aliquoting of the samples.
• Handling human stool, saliva, urine, samples for various downstream processing.
• Experience in using LIMS and eLN.
• Must be well organized and meticulous.
• Flexibility with respect to projects, unique biological material handling requirements, and meeting client/organizational goals and expectations.
• Must be able to work in a laboratory environment on a daily basis under BSL-2 laboratory conditions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Truly passionate about the importance of biorepository management, as well as the ability to work in a global, matrix environment.
• Demonstrated aptitude in cross-functional collaboration.
• Results and goals oriented.

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability
• Weekly payroll
• Online timecard approval

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.