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Scientist II

Pleasanton, CA 94588

Posted: 11/24/2025 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Research and Discovery Job Number: 12452 Pay Rate: $38.00 - $64.00 Remote Friendly: Onsite

Job Description

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

Duties:
  • Works under general supervision, to conduct and monitor laboratory experiments utilizing established and published procedures, and technical and theoretical understanding.
  • Makes recommendations to resolve problems encountered during experimental procedures.
  • 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 in the form of reports and presentations.
  • 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 experimental data using various data analysis software and/or applying quantitative methods.
  • Forms conclusions, and provides/documents process improvements.
  • Uses technical writing skills to produce reports and documents.
  • May present findings at internal meeting.
  • Assumes accountability for own electronic 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.
  • Receives general instructions; plans and executes own work.
  • Keeps informed of trends and developments in area of scientific responsibility.
  • May establish and work with individuals or teams outside of immediate functional area or RMD.
  • Knows and effectively uses the broad concepts of a particular filed or specialization to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity.
  • Analyzes alternative approaches to solve problems or develop new perspectives on existing solutions.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Education & Experience):
  • Bachelors degree (BS/BA) in life sciences, chemical sciences, or related field with 5-10 years of directly relevant industry experience.
  • Masters degree (MS) with 5-10 years of directly relevant industry experience Ph.D. with 0-3 years of directly relevant industry experience.

Required Technical Skills:
  • Strong hands-on experience in techniques relevant to the job family (e.g., molecular biology, biochemistry, phage/yeast/mRNA display, PCR, ELISA, cloning, assay development, etc.)
  • Ability to execute experiments independently and accurately.
  • Experience troubleshooting assays and optimizing protocols.
  • Clear and consistent documentation practices in a research or regulated environment

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability to manage small workstreams or independent experimental tracks
  • Experience collaborating in cross-functional scientific teams
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

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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