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Scientist I

Pleasanton, CA 94588

Posted: 10/21/2025 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Medical Affairs Job Number: 12405 Pay Rate: $28.00 - $48.00 Remote Friendly: Onsite

Job Description

Our client develops, manufactures and supplies a wide array of innovative medical diagnostic products, services, tests, platforms and technologies.

Role Overview:

This position plays a key role in the development of molecular diagnostic tests for the Point of Care market. 

Responsibilities:
  • After introduction to work processes, begins to organize, conduct and monitor laboratory experiments utilizing established and published procedures, and technical and theoretical understanding.
  • 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. 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 and interprets experimental data using various data analysis software and/or applying quantitative methods.
  • Uses technical writing skills to produce reports and documents. May present findings at internal meetings.
  • Assumes accountability for electronic lab 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.
  • Works independently and manages own work flow to accomplish assigned objectives.
  • With guidance, analyzes and brainstorms alternative approaches to solve problems and finds solutions.
  • Makes sound recommendations to solve problems.
  • Establishes as appropriate internal/cross-functional/customer relationships.
  • Uses discretion and independent judgment to recommend solutions to basic problems that their individual or team projects.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

Skills:
  • Experience with developing molecular diagnostic tests, including optimization of reagents, tests, and methods as well as design verification and validation evaluations.
  • PCR assay data analysis methods, training or experience in the use of industry standard development tools, process capability analysis, and use of computers and IT systems is highly desired.

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree Bachelors degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field

Meet Your Recruiter

Jay Hite
Recruiter, Account Manager

As a Recruiter at Compass, Jay enjoys meeting job seekers and helping them to find new and exciting opportunities. He enjoys the process of getting to know candidates and learning all about their experience and what their future goals are. Jay feels the excitement of his candidates and is passionate about helping to find a fit both culturally and professionally. 

When Jay isn’t working, he enjoys bike rides, trying out new foods, tequila tasting and watching movies.  

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