Job Title – Systems Validation Scientist II

Location - San Jose, CA

Duration – 12+ Months Contract

Total Hours/week - 40.00
1st Shift

Work hours: 9am-5pm
Client: Medical Device Company

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)

No H1B’s

TOP 3 must haves:

- 2 years’ experience with prepping bloods samples for academic experiments or clinical diagnostics
- 2 years’ experience with immunology-related techniques (flow cytometry, molecular assays, ELISA, antibody production)
- Experience writing protocols and reports

The typical candidates that work are scientists and researchers who may have:
- Worked in immunology field during their BS or MS, with hands-on experience in the lab
- Worked with flow cytometry or other techniques in a diagnostic/clinical facility
- Worked at a core lab facility at a university or research institute
- Worked with as a research associate or assistant in immunology research labs

Keywords:
- ELISA
- PCR
- Antibody
- PBMC
- Sample prep
- FACS
- Flow cytometry
- medical technologist (med tech)
- Reference laboratory
- ASCP (certification)
- CLIA lab
- Hospital laboratory
- Reference technologist
- CLS (clinical laboratory scientist)
- MLT (medical laboratory technician)
- Special hematology

Job description:
Client Biosciences is seeking a flow cytometrist who is excited to apply their flow application experience to the development and testing of flow cytometry sample prep systems. No experience with validation testing or product development needed.

Play a critical role on cross-functional product development teams by representing the customer experience. Test the designs of systems by running representative assay and samples. Document system defects, analyze test data, and identify potential system problems. Assist with usability testing to ensure our products are easy to use and meet user needs. This role will be working on flow cytometer sample preppers.

Primary duties include:
• Assist with protocol development, conduct and record testing, and assist with data analysis, writing reports, and reviews on product designs
• Be the voice of the customer by elevating user needs and identifying product quality issues
• Exercise independent judgment and apply solution thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting
• Conduct representative sample prep and flow cytometry experiments to test products
• Escalate instrument problems using data-driven summaries

Minimum Qualifications:
• B.S. in Immunology, Cell Biology, or related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years' experience operating research or diagnostic systems related to immunology in academic research, pharma industry, contract research organizations, hospital or reference laboratory, or other relevant industry
• Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting and maintaining immunology lab equipment
• Ability to prepare and process biological samples in a wet-lab Biosafety Level 2 Laboratory
• Ability to follow loosely-defined protocols with minimal guidance, using laboratory best practices
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with others in a multi-disciplinary team
• Should be self-directed with effective time management skills
• Excellent listening, written, and oral communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and Windows OS

Desired Qualifications:
• MS degree in Immunology, Cell Biology or in a related discipline
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining flow cytometers
• Experience in a core/shared lab facility or diagnostic reference laboratory