Kelly is hiring for a Scientist position with one of our clients in Austin, TX.

• Full time- W2

• Shift: 8-5 M-F

• 12 months contract (May be extended or converted)

• $35/hr

Job Description:

• The individual will work with R&D on product development, and analytical validation workflows.

• Will apply technical knowledge to develop design verification and validation test methods kits/reagents/instruments/workflows for nucleic acid purification from plasma, cell culture media and FFPE samples.

• Modify experimental procedures to suit the particular needs of experiments

Develop a hypothesis and then design the necessary set of experiments to test the hypothesis with limited guidance

• Analyze the data derived and explain the outcome of their experiments

• Maintain accurate and detailed lab notebooks and appropriate documentation based on the scientific method enabling other scientists to reproduce their experiments

• Prepares regular reports documenting experiments

• Presents research data and conclusions in 10–30-minute sessions

• Ability to read a scientific paper, reproduce the experiments described and understand the conclusions

• Complete lab compliance activities

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelors or Master's degree in Biological Science, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering or related field.

• At least 3-5 years laboratory experience in either academic or industry setting. Industrial experience in Next Generation Sequencing environment a plus. Regulated background experience a plus.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Powerpoint

• Strong laboratory and technical hands-on skills required.

• Pipet and perform procedures reproducibly.

• Perform a dilution series to create a standard curve.

• Perform lab calculations needed to make solutions from powder or from stock.

• Operate basic lab equipment such as computers, centrifuges, quantitation instruments, Agilent Bioanalyzer, PCR, real-time qPCR instruments, plate readers etc.

• Routine experience with most common molecular procedures such as nucleic acid isolation, endpoint PCR, real-time PCR.

• Mammalian cell culture experience is a must have experience for this position.

• Technical expertise in molecular biology and standard analytical QC assays. Specifically, automated and manual nucleic acid isolation techniques, qPCR, dPCR, and NGS using Applied Biosystems and Thermo Fisher instrumentation: Kingfisher Magnetic Particle Handlers, Quantstudios, Ion Torrent, Nanodrop, Qubit, etc.

• Must have Mammalian cell culture experience.

• Experience with statistically based plan development, power, test method development, data-driven decision-making, statistical analysis (JMP), DOE, and design-focused six sigma experience

• Experience in an IVD development environment.

• Experience writing and implementing quality focused procedures.

• Experience working with BSL2 sample types in BSL2 lab setting.

• Good writing & presentation skills

• Works well in a team setting, flexible, highly collaborative, ready to learn, and always willing to help others

• Capable of multi-tasking and ensure timely completion and execution of tasks

• Self-motivated, detail oriented, proactive, organized, diligent, and flexible

• Shows initiative by taking on new tasks, beyond what is generally expected

• Generates ideas to improve current processes

Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office , not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please apply online to be considered for the position.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. That’s why we’re proud to offer a complete array of voluntary benefits to members of the Kelly talent community.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.