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Scientist II
Job Location:
Job Location:
Santa Clara County, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
2 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client a world leader in life sciences and biotechnology is looking for a Scientist II based out of Santa Clara CA.
Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)
PR: $65/Hr on W2 with benefits
Company Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Paid Sick leave 401K
We are seeking a Scientist to join the Assay Development team supporting the development of RUO and CE-IVD/IVD products for next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms. This role will focus on assay development optimization validation and execution of molecular biology workflows within a design-controlled environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design execute and troubleshoot laboratory experiments related to NGS assay development.
- Perform molecular biology techniques including PCR qPCR nucleic acid extraction target enrichment and library preparation.
- Support assay optimization characterization reagent selection and validation activities.
- Operate automated liquid handling systems and sequencing instrumentation.
- Analyze experimental data and prepare technical summaries reports and presentations.
- Maintain accurate laboratory documentation SOPs and Design History File (DHF) records.
- Support design control verification and validation activities in compliance with ISO 13485 and quality system requirements.
- Participate in reagent preparation inventory management equipment maintenance and laboratory operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Molecular Biology Biological Sciences Biochemistry Chemistry or related field; Masters degree preferred.
- 5 years of laboratory experience (less with advanced degree) in molecular biology assay development or NGS applications.
- Hands-on experience with PCR qPCR nucleic acid extraction library preparation and NGS workflows.
- Experience with assay development optimization validation and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with automated liquid handling platforms (Hamilton Tecan Bravo etc.) and sequencing instruments.
- Strong data analysis documentation and technical writing skills.
- Experience working in regulated environments with ISO 13485 design controls SOPs and DHF documentation preferred.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of NGS target enrichment workflows.
- Experience with statistical analysis tools such as JMP R or Python.
- Prior experience supporting IVD molecular diagnostics or genomics product development.
If interested please send your updated resume to:
Required Skills:
Assay Development IVD NGS
Required Education:
Bachelors
