Temporary R&D Scientist, BioEducation for Classrooms

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc; Hercules (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc is seeking a Scientist TEMP to support the BioEducation Program. You will design and execute classroom-focused experiments, analyze data, and document results while collaborating with R&D and Marketing to advance educational products.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, meticulous data handling, and teamwork to make science accessible to students at high school and college levels.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in a life science discipline (biotechnology, biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology preferred).
• Experience in molecular biology techniques: DNA extraction, PCR, electrophoresis (DNA/protein), plasmid cloning, sequence analysis.
• Experience with microbiology techniques: bacterial culturing, sterile technique.
• Strong analytical and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and work independently, and take direction when given.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare for, execute, and troubleshoot experiments contributing to product development and sustaining projects.
• Analyze data generated and document lab results in lab notebooks.
• Meet with the R&D and Marketing teams to discuss results, obstacles, and next steps.
• Design and execute well-thought-out experiments.
• Sustain existing product lines and work with a team developing classroom-focused products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s or PhD in life sciences

Job description

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc is seeking a Scientist TEMP to support the BioEducation Program. You will design and execute classroom-focused experiments, analyze data, and document results while collaborating with R&D and Marketing to advance educational products.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, meticulous data handling, and teamwork to make science accessible to students at high school and college levels.