Project Support - Engineering

Title: Project Support - Engineering

Location: San Diego, CA

Duration: 3 Months

100% Onsite

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct research under supervision on moderately complex problems. Expected to adequately differentiate/explain their research/experiments involving nucleic acid extraction and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Regularly performs technical experiments, studies and assesses outcomes, technically proficient in field of study
• Under supervision, exercises technical discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to PCR assay development projects. Conduct investigations for more complex projects; obtains guidance for more advanced projects.
• Performs scientific work and a variety of laboratory procedures requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, methods and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related scientific tasks
• Provide analysis of diverse problems related to qPCR, RT-PCR, dPCR, multiplexing PCR.
• Learn how to conduct data analysis with JMP, excel or other tool software, prepares technical reports and experimental documentation and prepares summaries and presentations for peers and stakeholders
• Learn analytical chemistry techniques for characterizing chemicals/molecules (MS, ICP, HPLC, etc.)
• Assists with project planning, under supervision
• Participates in routine maintenance and lab safety.

Education

• Education Level Major/Field of Study or Equivalent
• College Student Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology or related field
• Experience/Background
• 0-3 years Pursuing degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or similar discipline
• Practical Lab Skills Competent ability in mathematics and computer literacy; good organizational skills; solid problem solving skills and improves with greater experience Good knowledge of science and the ability to apply basic principles and techniques
• Accountability/ Scope: Tasks and duties assigned
• Preferred Qualifications Industry/diagnostic experience Experience developing PCR assays for in vitro diagnostic use Proficiency in analyzing qPCR data using Excel and JMP Familiarity with liquid handling automation systems

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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