Scientist III

R&D Partners; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Disability coverage

Weekly payroll

Job summary

R&D Partners in Pleasanton, CA, seeks a Scientist III to support the research department on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on planning and executing laboratory experiments, analyzing results, and communicating findings to the project team.

You will work under supervision, ensure safety and quality, maintain electronic notebooks, and contribute to data interpretation and formal reports. A PhD or advanced degree with industry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Design and execute laboratory experiments aligned with project goals.
• Analyze data and interpret results using standard software.
• Adhere to OSHA, safety and regulatory guidelines throughout experiments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experiments under supervision, following established procedures.
• Summarize results and present conclusions to supervisor/project lead.
• Maintain accurate electronic notebooks and timely documentation of methods and results.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and regulatory requirements on all tasks.
• Communicate findings through reports and presentations.
• Contribute to routine lab maintenance and quality systems.

Skills

Laboratory experiment design

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Ph.D./Master’s/Bachelor’s in life sciences/chemical sciences

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

$139,443.00/yr - $175,324.00/yr

Biotechnology company is seeking a Scientist III to support the research department. This is a 12-month contract based in Pleasanton, California.

Responsibilities

• Works under general supervision, to conduct and monitor laboratory experiments utilizing established and published procedures, and technical and theoretical understanding.
• Makes recommendations to resolve problems encountered during experimental procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of experimental results.
• Summarizes experimental results, and reviews conclusions with supervisor/project leader.
• Communicates results of experiments in the form of reports and presentations.
• Keeps supervisor/project leader informed of project status, particularly of significant findings and results in critical problem areas.
• Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA).
• Analyzes experimental data using various data analysis software and/or applying quantitative methods.
• Forms conclusions, and provides/documents process improvements.
• Uses technical writing skills to produce reports and documents.
• May present findings at internal meeting.
• Assumes accountability for own electronic notebook documentation, ensuring experimental methods and results are recorded timely, accurately and consistently, and according to established formats.
• Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation.
• May troubleshoot issues related to instrumentation.
• Receives general instructions; plans and executes own work.
• Keeps informed of trends and developments in area of scientific responsibility.
• May establish and work with individuals or teams outside of immediate functional area.
• Knows and effectively uses the broad concepts of a particular filed or specialization to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity.
• Analyzes alternative approaches to solve problems or develop new perspectives on existing solutions.
• The essential job functions and major contributions listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.
• Incumbents may be required to perform other duties as required.
• Additional responsibilities for this job, which includes such things as Strategic Focus, Leadership Responsibility and Impact of Work on the organization.
• Position Specific Qualifications (Training Requirements):
• Position specific job qualifications are maintained in the RMS Learning Solution within SAP.

Qualifications

• Ph.D./Master’s/Bachelor’s in life sciences, chemical sciences, or related scientific field with 5+ years industry experience.
• Ability to design and execute relevant laboratory experimentation and determine next steps within the context of overall project goals and direction.
• Subject to OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standard Routinely.
• Handle blood, blood products, body fluids or other potentially infectious materials.
• Subject to respiratory protection standard Work with potential hazardous chemicals.
• Work with potential radiological hazards.
• Work with potential biological hazards.Wear personal protective equipment, such as eye, foot, lab coat, gowning coveralls.
• Wear respirator dust mask cartridge/air purifying supplied air.
• Confined space work.
• $139,443-$175,324

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeContract

Job function

• Job functionResearch
• IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting and Biotechnology Research