Job Title: Sr. Scientist, Microbiology
Location: Pleasanton, CA
Compensation: $37.32- $57.78
Type: Contract
   
Responsibilities Designs, plans, executes assigned project activities using established procedures and applying scientific knowledge and accumulated experience to complete projects involving manipulating human cell lines, microorganisms and/or other biological material. Act a project lead; effectively interface with multiple stakeholders and/or internal and external clients to establish timelines and deliverables and meet defined project goals. May work with other members to meet project deliverables. Ensures activities are consistent with project critical path and responds appropriately to changing priorities. Accurately and consistently records experimental methods, materials and results in electronic laboratory notebooks. Analyzes data, evaluates results, forms conclusions and implements/documents process improvements. Integrates previous and current results to determine next experimental steps and the impact of long-range project goals. Presents findings at group or departmental meetings. Applies advanced technical writing skills to produce reports and documents. May assist in preparing summaries, memos, internal reports, presentations, manuscripts, etc. Work involves troubleshooting and resolving difficult problems in creative ways. Takes a new perspective on existing solutions, exploring and implementing new concepts and methodologies Contributes to the definition and timely achievement of overall project goals, and resolves scientific problems encountered during experimental procedures to improve productivity of results Serves as a resource to other departments (e.g., Manufacturing/Operations, Quality, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Studies, and International Technical Services), provides timely response and follow-ups. Participates in the expeditious transfer of products and technologies by providing scientific knowledge and assistance.
 
Requirements Master’s/bachelor’s in molecular biology, Cellular Biology, or Microbiology with 5/7+ years relevant industry experience. Hands-on work in the laboratory to culture various microorganisms is required. Experience culturing within an anaerobic chamber preferred Experience performing bacterial enumeration, MPN and identification with MALDI-TOF. Familiarity with microbial taxonomy and identification. Experience with ddPCR is a plus. Must be able to manually manipulate samples (plating, pipetting, labeling and vialing) on a routine basis. Must be able to work in a laboratory environment on a daily basis under BSL-2 laboratory conditions. May work a variety of infectious human material (HxV, pathogenic bacteria, engineered material, etc) and sample types (blood, serum, urine, stool etc). Must be able to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment with multiple stakeholders across the organization.
Preferred: Flexibility with respect to projects, unique biological material handling requirements, and meeting client/organizational goals and expectations. Excellent analytical, problem solving, communication skills and strong data analysis skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and cross-functional team. Good work ethic with a ‘can-do’ mentality and interest in approaching challenging questions with attention to details and independent, critical thinking. Able to grasp new concepts quickly. Advanced knowledge of LIMS software and eLN. Experience with ddPCR. Project Management experience.
Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan. 
 

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.