Contractor - Sr. Research Associate/Scientist I

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION

Estimated Duration: 6 months

Estimated Pay Rate: $38 - $71 per hour

Contractor - Senior Research Associate / Scientist I
 
We are seeking a talented, experienced, and highly motivated Contractor - Senior Research Associate / Scientist I to join the team at PacBio. This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that further PacBio’s mission to enable the promise of genomics to better human health. 

The ideal candidate has strong experience in running sequencing instruments, supporting sequencing operations, library preparation, and executing experiments to test and optimize components and workflows. This person will be expected to meet our standard for highly rigorous science, maintaining detailed records, and working seamlessly within a large cross-functional R&D group that prides itself on maintaining a supportive and collaborative environment. You should be ready to combine your unique expertise and perspective with those of colleagues at all levels to advance our research objectives. If you believe you would be an excellent fit for the role, please apply. We need your help!
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate instruments and prepare libraries to support the development of new products
• Organize and prepare reagents and related duties necessary to maintaining sequencing operations
• Contribute to the execution of experiments and analysis of data across multiple projects in a cross functional environment
• Present findings at individual, group, and departmental meetings
• Maintain research records in a complete, consistent, and concise manner
• Assist with documentation and process transfer to development and manufacturing
• Note: this is a hands-on position with 80% time on lab work 

 
EDUCATION, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE:

• Typically requires a minimum of 4-8 years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree in related areas (Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology). Alternatively requires a Master's degree in related areas and 3+ years of work experience in industrial biotechnology or life science R&D, or a PhD in a scientific discipline
• Proficient in standard molecular biology and biochemistry techniques such as sequencing library prep, PCR, quantitative PCR, gel electrophoresis
• Impeccable laboratory record keeping and organization skills
• Excellent, friendly, and respectful interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Highly motived, can-do attitude
• Desire to learn and grow, to be part of a rapidly growing and changing organization

Non-Field Based Employees are required to be onsite Monday-Thursday (Friday work from home).  Depending on the role, some employees may be required to be 100% onsite.

You may be required from time to time to visit and work at PacBio locations and for such times as the Company considers necessary for the proper performance of your duties.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

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