Research & Development Scientist II

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Life Lab is a CAP accredited CLIA laboratory dedicated to the testing of patients enrolled in partner programs clinical trials.
• As a part of this team you will have an impact on the development of new cancer tests and assist in the application of new drugs for cancer patients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Training on new assays.
• Perform experiments related to clinical trials.
• Share your results with other team members.

Education

• A BS degree in Biological Sciences from an accredited college or university.
• MS degree in a molecular field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in laboratory testing for the specialties performed by the Life Technologies Clinical services Lab is required.

Experience

• Laboratory based experimental experience in a broad array of molecular biology techniques is required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analysis is required.
• Hands-on next-generation sequencing is required, with preference given to those individuals familiar with Ion Torrent technology.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Use of computer systems for data entry, retrieval, and analyses involving word processing programs, spreadsheets containing data analyses, and complex computer driven instrumentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve highly complex analyses.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• May handle highly infectious agents and hazardous chemicals.
• Sit or stand for long periods of time while using equipment and specimen handling and/or for computer work.
• Stretch, Bend or twist to reach into lower or upper cabinets and drawers and squat or kneel to remove or store supplies stored on lower shelves.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Visual requirements to distinguish colors for analysis; and auditory requirements to hear timers on equipment.
• Fine hand manipulation is required to operate equipment, manipulate and pipette specimens.
• Work is mainly laboratory-based with some time spent in the office writing up experiments, validation documents, and standard operating procedures