Temporary Scientist, BioEducation Lab - Inspire Student Discovery

Bio-Rad Laboratories; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories in Hercules, CA seeks a Scientist TEMP to support their BioEducation Program. You will plan, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, analyze data, and document results as part of a team making science accessible to students.

The role requires graduate-level life science expertise, strong lab skills, and the ability to work with R&D and marketing to drive product development. 26-30 hours per week, temporary 12-month assignment, on-site in California.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a life science field (biotech, biochem, cell biology, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology) is required.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques such as DNA extraction, PCR, electrophoresis, plasmid cloning, and sequence analysis.
• Experience with microbiology techniques including bacterial culturing and sterile technique.
• Strong analytical and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to think critically, work independently, and take direction when given.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree or PhD in life science

Tools

DNA extraction

PCR

Electrophoresis

Plasmid cloning

Sequence analysis

Bacterial culturing

Sterile technique

Job description

Bio-Rad Laboratories in Hercules, CA seeks a Scientist TEMP to support their BioEducation Program. You will plan, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, analyze data, and document results as part of a team making science accessible to students.

The role requires graduate-level life science expertise, strong lab skills, and the ability to work with R&D and marketing to drive product development. 26-30 hours per week, temporary 12-month assignment, on-site in California.