Bench Scientist

Position Details:

Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in La Jolla, CA is currently looking for a Scientist (Cell Culture, Molecular Cloning) to join their expanding team.

Job Title: Scientist (Cell Culture, Molecular Cloning) / Pharma Industry

Duration: 18 months contract, extendable up to 36 months

Location: La Jolla, CA

Note:

The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.

You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan

Job Description:

Bench Scientist

Responsibilities:

Responsible for human primary cell handling

Perform a wide variety of basic molecular biology techniques with minimal supervision

Conduct basic phage display antibody library preparation and screening work

manage and document lab work recordings

Order lab supplies as needed

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience OR;

M.S. degree in life sciences or related discipline with a minimum of 2+ years' directly relevant experience

Hands-on experience with molecular cloning, plasmid preparation, RNA isolation and other molecular biology techniques

Experience with bacterial cultures and ELISA assays

Experience with basic phage display antibody library preparation and screening work preferred

Excellent organization in day-to-day experiments and timely updating of experiment files

Detail Oriented

Location:

This is a fully onsite role located in La Jolla, CA