About the role

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The Scientist II, Molecular Biology, will lead verification and validation activities for capillary electrophoresis systems and other molecular biology instrumentation at a biotechnology company. The role involves designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, and writing protocols, requiring extensive hands-on experience with molecular biology methods and capillary electrophoresis.

Life SciencesFull-timeGeneral

Key Responsibilities

Leads V&V activities for new and change validation for existing instrumentation based on Capillary Electrophoresis, PCR, qPCR, and other molecular biology methods.
Represents verification and validation function on a project core team.
Plans and conducts experiments using molecular biology methods (DNA sequencing, PCR, qPCR, DNA sequencing, gel electrophoresis, etc.).
Maintains accurate laboratory records and data
Exercises independent judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Problem solving using knowledge of technical product details, design control and basic regulatory issues.
Designs and conducts experiments independently and writes procedures, protocols and reports
Recommends and executes changes to processes, procedures or products internally to the department.
Possesses strong computer skills and can manage and analyze data sets.
May lead training and guidance of junior scientists; may review and approve junior scientist's work
Adheres to internal policies and procedures, as well as external quality standards.

Requirements

Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or similar (at upper second-class level) with 4 years of experience. Fresh Ph.D. can apply.
Extensive hands-on experience with molecular biology methods.
Hands-on experience with Capillary Electrophoresis for Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis is required.
Experience with statistics packages, e.g. JMP, Minitab.
Experimental design and analysis skills
Possess good laboratory and documentation practices.
Strong laboratory knowledge of assays development best practices
Familiar with Excel and Statistical Data Analysis tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate and manage multiple project tasks
Experience working in regulated environment (e.g., ISO 13485) is an advantage.