Molecular Biologist


Job Details

Job Description:

Responsibilities


  • Performs routine and complex laboratory analyses
  • Assists in the development and verification of test methodologies for the use in the laboratory
  • Ensures instruments and equipment in the lab are functioning properly and maintained by performing or arranging scheduled maintenance
  • Utilizes good documentation practices (GDPs) and follows laboratory quality control and quality assurance policies
  • Complies with safety policies and procedures
  • Complies with QC and QA policies and procedures
  • May train other employees
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications and Experience


  • A BS degree in Biological Sciences from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in laboratory testing for the specialties performed by the Life Technologies Clinical services Lab is required


Skills


  • Use of computer systems for data entry, retrieval, and analyses involving word processing programs, spreadsheets containing data analyses, and complex computer driven instrumentation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to problem solve highly complex analyses
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance


Working Conditions


  • May handle highly infectious agents and hazardous chemicals.
  • Sit or stand for long periods of time while using equipment and specimen handling and/or for computer work.
  • Bend or twist to reach into lower cabinets and drawers and squat or kneel to remove or store supplies stored on lower shelves.
  • Stretch or over-the-head arm movements to reach into high cabinets and shelves to remove or store supplies.
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs.
  • Visual requirements to distinguish colors for analysis; and auditory requirements to hear timers on equipment.
  • Fine hand manipulation is required to operate equipment, manipulate and pipette specimens.
  • Work is mainly laboratory-based with some time spent in the office writing up experiments, validation documents, and standard operating procedures





 Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom

 06/01/2024

 West Sacramento,CA