Scientist III

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Base pay range

$139,443.00/yr - $175,324.00/yr

Biotechnology company is seeking a Scientist III to support the research department. This is a 12-month contract based in Pleasanton, California.

Responsibilities

• Works under general supervision, to conduct and monitor laboratory experiments utilizing established and published procedures, and technical and theoretical understanding.
• Makes recommendations to resolve problems encountered during experimental procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of experimental results.
• Summarizes experimental results, and reviews conclusions with supervisor/project leader.
• Communicates results of experiments in the form of reports and presentations.
• Keeps supervisor/project leader informed of project status, particularly of significant findings and results in critical problem areas.
• Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA).
• Analyzes experimental data using various data analysis software and/or applying quantitative methods.
• Forms conclusions, and provides/documents process improvements.
• Uses technical writing skills to produce reports and documents.
• May present findings at internal meeting.
• Assumes accountability for own electronic notebook documentation, ensuring experimental methods and results are recorded timely, accurately and consistently, and according to established formats.
• Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation.
• May troubleshoot issues related to instrumentation.
• Receives general instructions; plans and executes own work.
• Keeps informed of trends and developments in area of scientific responsibility.
• May establish and work with individuals or teams outside of immediate functional area.
• Knows and effectively uses the broad concepts of a particular filed or specialization to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity.
• Analyzes alternative approaches to solve problems or develop new perspectives on existing solutions.
• The essential job functions and major contributions listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.
• Incumbents may be required to perform other duties as required.
• Additional responsibilities for this job, which includes such things as Strategic Focus, Leadership Responsibility and Impact of Work on the organization.
• Position Specific Qualifications (Training Requirements):
• Position specific job qualifications are maintained in the RMS Learning Solution within SAP.

Qualifications

• Ph.D./Master’s/Bachelor’s in life sciences, chemical sciences, or related scientific field with 5+ years industry experience.
• Ability to design and execute relevant laboratory experimentation and determine next steps within the context of overall project goals and direction.
• Subject to OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standard Routinely.
• Handle blood, blood products, body fluids or other potentially infectious materials.
• Subject to respiratory protection standard Work with potential hazardous chemicals.
• Work with potential radiological hazards.
• Work with potential biological hazards.
• Wear personal protective equipment, such as eye, foot, lab coat, gowning coveralls.
• Wear respirator dust mask cartridge/air purifying supplied air.
• Confined space work.
• $139,443-$175,324

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability
• Weekly payroll
• Online timecard approval

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Research

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting and Biotechnology Research

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