Scientist II

Dawar Consulting

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 58,500 - 71,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

Dawar Consulting is seeking a Scientist II to join the Assay Development team in Santa Clara, CA. This long-term contract role focuses on NGS assay development, molecular biology workflows, and validation activities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology with at least 5 years of laboratory experience. Key responsibilities include designing and executing laboratory experiments, optimizing assays, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Company benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401K plans.

Qualifications

5+ years of laboratory experience in molecular biology or NGS applications.
Hands-on experience with PCR, qPCR, nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and NGS workflows.
Experience in regulated environments with ISO 13485 standards.

Responsibilities

Design, execute, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments related to NGS assay development.
Analyze experimental data and prepare technical summaries and reports.
Support assay optimization, characterization, and validation activities.

Skills

PCR

qPCR

Nucleic acid extraction

Library preparation

NGS workflows

Data analysis

Technical writing

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Automated liquid handling platforms (Hamilton, Tecan, Bravo)

Statistical analysis tools (JMP, R, Python)

Job description

Santa Clara, United States | Posted on 05/29/2026

Our client, a world leader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for a “Scientist II” based out of Santa Clara, CA.

Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)

PR: $65/Hr on W2 with benefits

Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K

We are seeking a Scientist to join the Assay Development team supporting the development of RUO and CE-IVD/IVD products for next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms. This role will focus on assay development, optimization, validation, and execution of molecular biology workflows within a design‑controlled environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, execute, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments related to NGS assay development.
Perform molecular biology techniques including PCR, qPCR, nucleic acid extraction, target enrichment, and library preparation.
Support assay optimization, characterization, reagent selection, and validation activities.
Operate automated liquid handling systems and sequencing instrumentation.
Analyze experimental data and prepare technical summaries, reports, and presentations.
Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, SOPs, and Design History File (DHF) records.
Support design control, verification, and validation activities in compliance with ISO 13485 and quality system requirements.
Participate in reagent preparation, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and laboratory operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
5+ years of laboratory experience (less with advanced degree) in molecular biology, assay development, or NGS applications.
Hands‑on experience with PCR, qPCR, nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and NGS workflows.
Experience with assay development, optimization, validation, and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with automated liquid handling platforms (Hamilton, Tecan, Bravo, etc.) and sequencing instruments.
Strong data analysis, documentation, and technical writing skills.
Experience working in regulated environments with ISO 13485, design controls, SOPs, and DHF documentation preferred.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills