Scientist II
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1755581460
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
San Diego, California
Summary: The Scientist II role involves working within an interdisciplinary Analytical Core Laboratory team in San Diego, focusing on reagent and consumables development through advanced characterization techniques. The position requires strong technical expertise in analytical chemistry and collaborative skills to support product innovation and scientific rigor. Responsibilities include operating analytical instruments, developing experimental protocols, and analyzing data for internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or relevant degree with industry experience in analytical techniques and method development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a range of analytical instruments, including LC-QTOF, LC-QQQ, HPLC, ICP-MS, FT-IR, and NMR.
- Design, optimize, and execute experimental protocols aligned with product development workflows.
- Analyze, interpret, and communicate experimental data to diverse internal stakeholders.
- Represent the Core team in user meetings, project presentations, and training sessions.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support product development initiatives and optimize processes.
- Adapt responsibilities as needed to meet evolving business and project needs.
- Develop and implement analytical methods for complex scientific challenges.
- Apply method development expertise to the characterization of biomolecules, including enzymes and oligonucleotides.
- Manage and interpret complex datasets using platforms such as JMP, R, or Python.
- Support compliance with internal standards and contribute to documentation of protocols and results.
- Provide training, technical expertise, and support to Core users.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to expanding laboratory capabilities.
Key Skills:
- Proficiency in analytical techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS, and NMR.
- Strong foundation in analytical chemistry, particularly method development and biomolecule characterization.
- Experience managing and interpreting large, complex datasets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong multitasking, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across interdisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with next-generation sequencing platforms is a plus.
- Prior experience in a product development setting is highly desirable.
Salary (Rate): £35.00/hour
City: San Diego
Country: United States
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Title:
Scientist II
Location:
San Diego, CA
Schedule:
Standard Office Hours
Duration:
6-Months
Pay:$35.50/ph - $42.00/ph
Job Responsibilities:
In this role, you will be part of an interdisciplinary Analytical Core Laboratory team, supporting reagent and consumables development through advanced characterization techniques. You will leverage a wide portfolio of chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopic instrumentation to drive product innovation and ensure scientific rigor. This position requires both strong technical expertise in analytical chemistry and collaborative skills to support a dynamic core facility environment.
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a range of analytical instruments, including LC-QTOF, LC-QQQ, HPLC, ICP-MS, FT-IR, and NMR.
- Design, optimize, and execute experimental protocols aligned with product development workflows.
- Analyze, interpret, and communicate experimental data to diverse internal stakeholders.
- Represent the Core team in user meetings, project presentations, and training sessions.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support product development initiatives and optimize processes.
- Adapt responsibilities as needed to meet evolving business and project needs.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
- Develop and implement analytical methods for complex scientific challenges.
- Apply method development expertise to the characterization of biomolecules, including enzymes and oligonucleotides.
- Manage and interpret complex datasets using platforms such as JMP, R, or Python.
- Support compliance with internal standards and contribute to documentation of protocols and results.
- Provide training, technical expertise, and support to Core users.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to expanding laboratory capabilities.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Proficiency in analytical techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS, and NMR.
- Strong foundation in analytical chemistry, particularly method development and biomolecule characterization.
- Experience managing and interpreting large, complex datasets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong multitasking, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across interdisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with next-generation sequencing platforms is a plus.
- Prior experience in a product development setting is highly desirable.
Education & Experience:
- PhD in a relevant scientific field with 0–2 years of industry experience, or
- BS/MS with 3–5 years of industry experience.
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