Scientist I

Immediate need for a talented Scientist I. This is a 12+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Swiftwater, PA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
 
Job ID:24-41076
 
Pay Range: $50 - $54/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine molecular biology tasks such as primer design, DNA construct design, PCR amplification, cloning, plasmid purification, DNA purification, restriction endonuclease digest, DNA sequencing and analysis, bioinformatics analysis of the sequences from different databases.
• Design, analyze and document experiments, maintain proper records electronically and in lab notebooks.
• Effectively communicate results in group and department meetings.
• Contribute to lab organization, reagent tracking and ordering.
• Ensure that work performed is conducted in a safe and compliant manner in adherence with SOPs/SWIs and protocols.
• Coordinate data capture and tracking information.
• Write and review protocols and reports.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key Skills:Molecular Biology, PCR, DNA Purification.
• BS in Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or other relevant disciplines.
• 0 -1 years of experience with BS degree working in academic or industry.
• Hands on experience in molecular biology with previous experience in Site Directed Mutagenesis, Gibson assembly, seamless cloning procedures.
• Experience with purification of DNA from baculoviruses.
• Familiarity with Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) and Femto Pulse experiments is a plus.
• Experience in baculovirus protein expression system and insect cell cultures is highly desirable.
• Experience with RT-PCR or qPCR experiment design and analysis.
• Hands-on experience in DNA sequence analysis, construct design using SnapGene, or similar software is a plus.
• Ability to plan and conduct laboratory experiments, evaluate, and interpret data.
• Ability to work within team environment and multitasking is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and ability to prioritize assignments.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Experience in cell culture procedures and associated aseptic techniques is a plus.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point is important.

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
 
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