What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Scientist position at Planet Pharma?
MUST HAVES:
- Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience OR Masters degree and 0-2 years
- Experience with NGS library prep and sequencing
- Experience with basic histological techniques and RNA in-situ hybridization.
Job Details:
To perform experiments, organize data and analyze results under minimal supervision. With minimal supervision, plans, conducts or monitors experiments, records and organizes data, analyses results, generates robust and reliable data and/or Ensures that contracted studies are conducted in compliance with the respective protocol and applicable guidelines and regulations.
Responsibilities include:
• Perform library preparation and QC for NGS sequencing.
• Perform basic histology (sectioning, staining, imaging) on tissue samples.
• Monitors or follows established experimental design and protocols and performs routine tasks and studies to obtain reproducible and reliable results with limited supervision
• Plans, monitors or conducts, analyzes and records experiments, and provides interpretation of data
• Effectively transfers experimental methods from literature to the lab and makes modifications as necessary
• Develops and implements new protocols with moderate review
• Engages coworkers in scientific discussions
• Communicates data and interpretation to work group
• Skilled at developing systems to ensure quality data
• Effectively trouble-shoots equipment and experimental difficulties
• Contributes to internal/external reports, papers, presentations, regulatory documents, invention disclosure submissions and/or patents
• Participates in department-wide support efforts such as safety, recruiting and committees
• May train staff and/or supervise others
• Coordinates and organizes resources needed to complete the task
• Understands when to seek input and when to make independent judgments
Skills:
• Basic molecular biology techniques: PCR, qPCR, etc.
• Experience with NGS library prep and sequencing.
• Experience with basic histological techniques and RNA in-situ hybridization.
• Experience with single-cell or spatial transcriptomics.
• Degree in Biology, Biochemistry
• Experience in a Biopharmaceutical working environment
Basic Qualifications
Masters degree OR Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate’s degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience
Salary : $30 - $33
