Sr. Scientist

The Fountain Group; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a PhD-level scientist to design, set up and execute complex experiments for in vitro diagnostic real-time PCR assays over a 1-year contract. You will analyze data, guide junior colleagues, and help validate assays targeting infectious diseases using a BSL-2 environment.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Biological Sciences with 2+ years of related experience and have hands-on experience with qPCR, data synthesis, and nucleic acid techniques in a

Qualifications

• PhD in Biological Science with 2+ years of industry or academic experience.
• Lead feasibility and validation of molecular diagnostic assays for human pathogens.
• Experience with PCR/qPCR, data interpretation and large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Design, set up and execute complex experiments including data collection, summary, and critical analysis.
• Apply analytical problem-solving for development of real-time PCR tests for infectious diseases.
• Perform rigorous analytical studies to demonstrate technical feasibility of complex assays.
• Provide data-driven direction to junior colleagues.

Skills

PCR/qPCR

Data analysis

Experimental design

Molecular biology

Education

PhD in Biological Science

Tools

Sanger sequencing

Nucleic acid extraction

BSL-2 environment

Job description

Pay: $62.33/Hour

Duration: 1 year

Duties

• Design, set up and execute complex experiments including data collection, summary, and critical analysis to meet project, department, and company objectives.
• Apply analytical problem-solving skills and strategies for the development of complex in vitro diagnostic real time PCR and RT-PCR tests for infectious diseases.
• Perform rigorous analytical studies required to demonstrate technical feasibility of complex assays.
• Provide data driven direction and guidance to junior scientific colleagues.

Qualifications

• PhD in a Biological Science field (e.g. Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemistry, or a related field) with 2+ years of industry related experience or academic equivalent.
• Spearhead feasibility, optimization, verification and validation of molecular diagnostic assays targeting human pathogens. Experience working with microorganisms involved in infectious diseases.
• Ability to balance multiple studies and priorities at the same time with experience in synthesizing and interpreting large-scale experimental data (PCR/qPCR, sanger sequencing).
• Experience in performing nucleic acid extraction/purification, handling microbiological and clinical specimens, and working in a BSL-2 environment.

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