Scientist 2

MillenniumSoft Inc; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Biosciences in San Jose, CA seeks a Scientist 2 for a 12+ month contract in the BDB Reagent Development group. This role combines hands-on lab testing with data analysis under supervision, and documenting findings for project deliverables.

The position involves flow cytometry-related work, reagent development, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment, with 40% remote work and 60% onsite presence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years laboratory experience in clinical reference labs, academic research, pharma, CROs or related industry.
• Bench-testing experience and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on laboratory testing and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Preparation of biological samples for analysis.
• Analysis of flow cytometry data and documentation of findings.
• Test method development and validation activities.
• Present research findings to project teams under supervision.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Problem solving

Data analysis

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Total Hours/week: 40.00

Work hours: 8 hrs/day flexible (8 am - 5 pm). 40% remote, 60% onsite, must be local

Position: Scientist 2

Location: San Jose, CA

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

3 Must haves on the resume: At least 2 years laboratory experience, problem solving skills/critical thinking, data analysis

Client Biosciences is seeking qualified candidates for a yearly contract in the R&D Reagents Development organization at the BDB San Jose location. The BDB Reagent Development Group focuses on providing differentiated reagent solutions that uncover truths in biology and medicine. Teams of talented scientists and engineers are responsible for initiating and driving the reagent and assay development projects and integrating assays and flow cytometry instruments to create the next-generation of research and clinical Flow Cytometry platforms. Products include cell analyzers, cell sorters, reagents, assays, and software.

Job responsibilities may include hands-on laboratory testing and troubleshooting of instrumentation, preparation of biological samples, analysis of flow cytometry data, preparation of documentation to support findings, or test method development. The candidate will be performing work under the supervision of a manager/project lead who will define deliverables; meet with a senior leadership mentor; participate in project team meetings and be responsible for documenting and presenting research findings.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Minimum B.S. degree in Biology, Immunology, Biomedical engineering and other Biological majors.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in clinical reference laboratories, academic research, pharma industry, contract research organizations, clinical research, or other relevant industry.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Experienced in bench-testing and has effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Extremely motivated and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment, hard-working and multidisciplinary team.

Desired

• M.S. in Biology, Immunology, Biomedical engineering and other Biological majors
• Knowledge of or demonstrated interest in immunology, hematology and/or clinical chemistry in the clinical, research and pharmaceutical environment.
• Lab skills, including pipetting, working with blood, cells or other sample types.