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Scientist II

Joulé
Pleasanton, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026
Job Title: Scientist II

Location: Pleasanton, CA

Type: Contract

Compensation: $45.00 - $55.00 hourly



Job Description:

Join a dedicated team of scientists with diverse expertise within the Biospecimen Acquisition and Management team, part of the broader organization. Our team plays a crucial role in delivering essential biological materials to support product launches in the Molecular and Near Patient Care customer areas. The BioSpecimen Acquisition and Management function is a centralized service function which supports the acquisition, characterization, and management of biological materials, as wellas build of select panels for clinical research and cultivation and characterization of various Microorganisms and Mammalian cell lines.



As a Scientist II, you will be an integral contributor, facilitating daily laboratory operations and managing sample delivery to fulfill service requests. Your efforts will provide project teams with the critical materials necessary to support new product launches.



Specific Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision, executes assigned project activities using established procedures and

applying scientific knowledge and accumulated experience to complete projects involving

manipulating human cell lines, microorganism and/or other biological material.



Perform standard microbiological techniques to culture diverse bacterial isolates under aerobic

and anaerobic conditions for banking and delivery to clients. Responsible for maintaining and

optimizing the growth of diverse microbes under various conditions.



Makes recommendations to resolve problems encountered while performing procedures.



Receives general direction; plans and executes own work. May act as a project lead.



Maintains an effective scientific knowledge base and effectively uses broad scientific concepts to

resolve problems of moderate scope and complexity.



Analyzes alternative approaches to solve problems or develop new perspectives on existing

solutions.



Responsible for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of all assigned projects, tasks and related

activities.



Summarizes experimental results, and reviews conclusions with supervisor/project

leader. May communicate the results of experiments in the form of reports and presentations.



Accountable for electronic records management and use of validated systems ensuring

information is recorded in a timely manner, accurately and consistently.



Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as

specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA).





Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation.





Position Requirements & Experience

Bachelors degree in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, or Microbiology or related field and

4 years of relevant experience.

Masters Degree in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, or Microbiology or related field and 2

years of relevant experience.

Experience with aseptic techniques and bacterial or cell culture.

Experience culturing within an anaerobic chamber preferred

Experience performing bacterial enumeration, MPN and identification with MALDI-TOF.

Familiarity with microbial taxonomy and identification.

Must be able to manually manipulate samples (plating, pipetting, labeling and vialing) on a routine basis.

Must be able to work in a laboratory environment on a daily basis under BSL-2 laboratory conditions. May work a variety of infectious human material (HxV, pathogenic bacteria, or engineered material, etc) and sample types (blood, serum, urine, stool etc).

Must be able to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment with multiple stakeholders across the organization.

Understanding of good laboratory, data and documentation practices.





Preferred:

Flexibility with respect to projects, unique biological material handling requirements, and meeting client/organizational goals and expectations.

Excellent analytical, problem solving, communication skills and strong data analysis skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and cross-functional team.

Good work ethic with a can-do mentality and interest in approaching challenging questions with

attention to details and independent, critical thinking.

Able to grasp new concepts quickly.

Knowledge of LIMS software and eLN.

Experience with ddPCR.

Project Management experience.

Client facing experience is a plus.





System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.



System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

Ref: #568-Clinical

Salary : $45 - $55

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