Associate Scientist II

Title: Associate Scientist II

Location: San Diego, CA

Duration: 6 Month Assignment

Job Description Title (Code):

Research Associate II

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Executes preclinical scientific research or development in collaboration with others for projects.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Able to conduct independent research with limited guidance on moderately complex problems. Expected to adequately differentiate/explain their research/experiments. Regularly performs technical experiments, studies and assesses outcomes, becoming more technically proficient
• With minimal guidance, exercises technical discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to a project. Demonstrates ability to conduct investigations for projects of moderate complexity; seeks guidance for more advance projects; volume of work continues to expand
• With limited guidance, 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
• Perform research related to improving and expanding core technology capabilities; conducts experiments to optimize sample preparation. Optimizes detection approaches coupled to the assay core technology; Analyze experimental results and provide written reports.
• Is expected to detect problems independently in using standardization procedures because of the condition of the sample, difficulties with the equipment, etc. proposes and implements solutions to less complex problems as experienced is gained able to propose and solve more moderately complex problems independently.
• Participates in routine maintenance and lab safety.
• Is able to prepare technical reports; experimental documentation; Able to independently document scientific data/experiments and related Quality systems; requires critical thinking and judgement. With less guidance develops protocols and writes reports even though editing may be required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Level Major/Field of Study or Equivalent Bachelor's Degree (16 years) B.S in biological or physical sciences, or mathematics
• Experience/Background Experience Details Minimum 2 years At least 2+ years of industry/diagnostic experience 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

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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