What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Scientist position at Insight Global?
Title: Staff Scientist - Molecular Biology
Location: 5 days/wk onsite - West Sacramento - M-F 9AM-5PM
Duration: 12M Contract w/ possible extension or conversion
PR: $42/hr
Must-haves:
- BS degree in Biological Sciences
- Strong working experience within Molecular Biology disciplines
- 3 years of experience in a Molecular Biology Laboratory testing environment
- Experience with Next Gen DNA Sequencing (NGS)
- Experience with qPCR (quantitative polymerase chain reaction)
- Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analysis is required.
Plusses:
- Microscopy experience
- Experience with Ion Torrent (Next gen DNA sequencing tool)
Job Description:
- Performs routine and complex laboratory analyses involving sample receiving, processing, and result reporting
- Assists in the development and verification of test methodologies
- Assists in the resolution of technical problems
- Provides training to laboratory personnel
- Ensures instruments and equipment in the lab are functioning properly, performs equipment PM and schedules service
- Participates in instrument validations
- Utilizes good documentation practices (GDPs) and follows laboratory quality control and quality assurance policies
- Complies with safety policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Salary : $42