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ApTask · 4 months ago

Scientist III

Pleasanton, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$51.54/hr - $88.87/hr

0+ years exp

ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. The Scientist III role involves conducting and monitoring laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of experimental results while adhering to safety guidelines and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Works under general supervision, to conduct and monitor laboratory experiments utilizing established and published procedures, and technical and theoretical understanding

Makes recommendations to resolve problems encountered during experimental procedures

Assumes responsibility for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of experimental results

Summarizes experimental results, and reviews conclusions with supervisor/project leader

Communicates results of experiments in the form of reports and presentations

Keeps supervisor/project leader informed of project status, particularly of significant findings and results in critical problem areas

Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA)

Analyzes experimental data using various data analysis software and/or applying quantitative methods. Forms conclusions, and provides/documents process improvements. Uses technical writing skills to produce reports and documents. May present findings at internal meeting

Assumes accountability for own electronic notebook documentation, ensuring experimental methods and results are recorded timely, accurately and consistently, and according to established formats

Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation

May troubleshoot issues related to instrumentation

Receives general instructions; plans and executes own work

Keeps informed of trends and developments in area of scientific responsibility

May establish and work with individuals or teams outside of immediate functional area or RMD

Knows and effectively uses the broad concepts of a particular filed or specialization to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity

Analyzes alternative approaches to solve problems or develop new perspectives on existing solutions

Qualification

Ph.D./Master’s/Bachelor’sLaboratory experimentationData analysis softwareISOQSR implementationTechnical writingProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Ph.D./Master's/Bachelor's in life sciences, chemical sciences, or related scientific fields

Typically 0 to 3 years of relevant industry experience

Ability to design and execute relevant laboratory experimentation and determine next steps within the context of overall project goals and direction

Subject to OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standard Routinely handle blood, blood products, body fluids or other potentially infectious materials

Subject to respiratory protection standard Work with potential hazardous chemicals

Work with potential radiological hazards Work with potential biological hazards Wear personal protective equipment, such as eye, foot, lab coat, gowning coveralls Wear respirator dust mask cartridge/air purifying supplied air Wear hearing protective devices Confined space work