Scientist II

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IT Engagements is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. We have an immediate opening for the below position with one of our premium clients.

Role: Scientist II – Cell and Molecular Biology

Location: Pleasanton, CA (Fully Onsite)

(Contract - W2)

Job Summary

• Client is seeking a qualified and highly motivated individual for the role of Scientist II in
• BioSpecimen Acquisition and Management to support Culture Collection and Panel Production activities.
• The BioSpecimen Acquisition and Management function at Client is a centralized service
• organization that supports the acquisition, characterization, and management of biological materials, as well as the
• development of select panels for clinical research and the cultivation and characterization of various microorganisms
• and mammalian cell lines.
• The Scientist II position facilitates daily operations associated with fulfilling service requests for Culture Collection and
• panel activities, while providing best-in-class, practical biological solutions to internal customers to drive innovation at
• Client.
  
  

Specific Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, execute assigned project activities using established procedures and applying
  
  

scientific knowledge and accumulated experience to complete projects involving manipulation of human cell

lines, microorganisms, and/or other biological materials.

• Perform standard recombinant DNA techniques, including cloning, restriction digestion, ligation, and
  
  

bacterial transformation.

• Perform routine and specialized cell culture procedures using adherent and suspension immortalized cell
  
  

lines.

• Analyze plasmid DNA and RNA transcripts for purity, concentration, and quality.
• Make recommendations to resolve problems encountered during experimental procedures.
• Receive general direction; plan and execute own work. May act as a project lead.
• Maintain an effective scientific knowledge base and apply broad scientific concepts to resolve problems of
  
  

moderate scope and complexity.

• Analyze alternative approaches to solve problems or develop new perspectives on existing solutions.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness of all assigned projects, tasks, and related activities. Summarize
  
  

experimental results and review conclusions with supervisor or project lead. Communicate results through

written reports and presentations as needed.

• Maintain accurate electronic records using validated systems, ensuring data is recorded in a timely,
  
  

accurate, and consistent manner.

• Perform work in accordance with established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by
  
  

applicable external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA).

• Participate in routine laboratory maintenance, laboratory safety activities, ISO, and QSR implementation.
  
  

Position Requirements & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Microbiology, or a related field with 5 years of
  
  

relevant experience, or

• Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Microbiology, or a related field with 5 years of
  
  

relevant experience.

• Experience with aseptic techniques and bacterial and/or mammalian cell culture.
• Ability to manually manipulate samples (including plating, pipetting, labeling, and vialing) on a routine basis,
  
  

with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Experience with cloning techniques, including plasmid design and preparation, restriction enzyme digestion,
  
  

ligation, bacterial transformation, and downstream processing.

• Experience performing nucleic acid extractions (DNA/RNA), quantification, amplification, and
  
  

characterization using tools such as Qubit, Nanodrop, gel electrophoresis, and PCR instruments.

• Ability to work in a laboratory environment on a daily basis under BSL-2 laboratory conditions, with or
  
  

without reasonable accommodation, including work with infectious or engineered biological materials and a

variety of sample types (e.g., blood, serum, urine, stool).

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative team environment with multiple stakeholders across the
  
  

organization.

• Understanding of good laboratory practices, data integrity, and documentation standards.
• Ability to plan work independently and determine next steps within the context of an overall project.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications.
• Experience with LIMS software, electronic lab notebooks (eLN), and JMP is preferred.
• Client-facing experience is a plus.
  
  

Personal Characteristics & Cultural Fit

• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities, unique biological material handling requirements, and evolving
  
  

organizational needs.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Passionate about biorepository management and working within a global, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated aptitude for cross-functional collaboration.
• Results- and goals-oriented mindset.
  
  

Thanks and Regards

Divya kumari

Technical Recruiter

divya@itengagements.com