**Duration: 12 Months** **Description/Comment:    ** The individual will work with R&D on product development, and analytical validation workflows. **Responsibilities:** + Will apply technical knowledge to develop design verification and validation test methods kits/reagents/instruments/workflows for nucleic acid purification from plasma, cell culture media and FFPE samples. + Using automated technology to extract Nucleic acids from diverse sample types + Modify experimental procedures to suit the particular needs of experiments + Develop a hypothesis and then design the necessary set of experiments to test the hypothesis with limited guidance + Analyze the data derived and explain the outcome of their experiments + Maintain accurate and detailed lab notebooks and appropriate documentation based on the scientific method enabling other scientists to reproduce their experiments + Prepares regular reports documenting experiments + Presents research data and conclusions in 10-30 minute sessions + Ability to read a scientific paper, reproduce the experiments described and understand the conclusions + Complete lab compliance activities **Skills and attributes:** + Strong laboratory and technical hands on skills required: o Pipet and perform procedures reproducibly o Perform a dilution series to create a standard curve o Perform lab calculations needed to make solutions from powder or from stock o Operate basic lab equipment such as computers, centrifuges, quantitation instruments, Agilent Bioanalyzer, PCR, real-time qPCR instruments, plate readers etc. o Routine experience with most common molecular procedures such as nucleic acid isolation, endpoint PCR, real-time PCR… + Mammalian cell culture experience is a plus. + Technical expertise in molecular biology and standard analytical QC assays. Specifically, automated and manual nucleic acid isolation techniques, qPCR, dPCR, and NGS using Applied Biosystems and instrumentation: Kingfisher Magnetic Particle Handlers, Quantstudios, Ion Torrent, Nanodrop, Qubit, etc. + Experience with statistically-based plan development, power, test method development, data-driven decision-making, statistical analysis (JMP), DOE, and design-focused six sigma experience + Experience in an IVD development environment + Experience writing and implementing quality focused procedures + Experience working with BSL2 sample types in BSL2 lab setting + Good writing & presentation skills + Works well in a team setting, flexible, highly collaborative, ready to learn, and always willing to help others + Capable of multi-tasking and ensure timely completion and execution of tasks + Self-motivated, detail oriented, proactive, organized, diligent, and flexible + Shows initiative by taking on new tasks, beyond what is generally expected + Generates ideas to improve current processes **Qualifications** : + At least 3-5 years laboratory experience in either academic or industry setting. + Bachelors or Masters degree in Biological Science, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering or related field. + Industrial experience in Next Generation Sequencing environment a plus. + Regulated background experience a plus. + Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Powerpoint **About US Tech Solutions:** US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To learn more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com) . US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.