Sr. Scientist

Company: Kelly Services
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Senior Scientist - Failure InvestigationSunnyvale, California, United StatesKelly Science is currently assisting with the recruitment of several SR. Scientists to work at a growing biotech company in Sunnyvale, CA.-- This is an opportunity for a Scientist to work in a fast paced, non-routine environment, and assisting with product failures. Experience with PCR in industry environment is preferred. Candidates with Biomedical Engineering or Chemical Engineering backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.Responsibilities:

• Distill system level knowledge into actionable activities to understand and mitigate risk
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends and areas for investigation
• Perform failure investigations elevated from production or customer field complaints
• Design and execute experiments as part of investigations
• Continuously document progress during investigations and prepare final reports
• Prototype and evaluate potential mitigations and corrective actions
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions
• Drive systemic investigations and continuous improvement projects to completion
• Apply rigorous statistics methodology to guide investigations and corrective actionsEducation or Experience (in years):--
  • Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of related work experience OR
  • Master's degree in field with 3+ years of related work experience.Knowledge and skills:--
    • Understanding of molecular biology products or molecular diagnostic product utilizing nucleic acid amplification tests, including system level experience with reagents, consumable, and instrument components
    • Expertise in data analysis, design of experiments, and test automation including scripting, root cause analysis techniques and documentation of results
    • Ability to work independently and cross-functionally to provide effective updates at executive level
    • Ability to successfully lead multiple investigations simultaneously within short deadlines
    • Experience with statistical analysis and data management for large volume complex data sets
    • Experience working in a manufacturing environment and/or within manufacturing operations under cGMP, ISO and FDA regulations.
    • Experience with microfluidics
    • Experience in clean room or biosafety environment with controlled gowning proceduresWhy Kelly--?Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire talented people just like you. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills and interests-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background/education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get you noticed.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.]]

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