Senior Virologist Job at Kelly, San Francisco, CA

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  • Kelly
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior Scientist, Microbiology for a one-year contract opportunity with a leading molecular diagnostics company at their headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology and medical device industries.

Workplace: Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA.

Position Title: Senior Scientist, Microbiology

Position Type: One-year contract

Pay rate: $55-65/ hour.

Company: Kelly® Science & Clinical

Overview

The Senior Scientist/ Microbiologist is responsible for providing technical expertise and performing highly complex laboratory testing for a range of bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens. The incumbent will write SOPs, revise, and implement procedures, and evaluate new diagnostic test procedures, as necessary. This candidate will drive significant impact to building the microbiology core infrastructure and have exposure to molecular assay development.

Responsibilities

  • Work independently, with general guidance, to design, plan, implement, and utilize advanced equipment, complex methods, and sophisticated software to detect, isolate, and identify microbial pathogens in a variety of clinical specimens.
  • Implement corrective actions, SOP revisions, creation, and maintenance of protocols, and reports in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Perform laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory's standard operating procedures, as needed.

Qualifications

  • Masters degree or higher in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Virology, Microbiology, or a related field
  • 6+ years of experience in microbiology and molecular biology laboratory work in hospital, academic, or industry job including experience in handling and identifying bacterial species.
  • Perform microbiological techniques, including culture, microscopy, and staining.

Preferred

  • Experience working as a Virology subject matter expert is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute procedures and practices
  • Affinity towards instrumentation, automation, robotics, or prototype equipment

Why Join Us:

  • Competitive compensation package and potential for permanent placement following the temporary period.
  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of biotechnology innovation in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
  • Access to ongoing career development and networking opportunities through Kelly® Science & Clinical's expansive network of industry experts and recruiters.

If your qualifications align with the requirements of this role, we invite you to apply and take the next step in your career journey. Rest assured, even if this opportunity isn't the perfect match, your profile will remain within our network, ensuring you're connected to a wealth of future opportunities in the field of science and clinical research

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work,

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